Three CJP Activists Released After Rs 50,000 Surety Bond
Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das released on Rs 50,000 surety bond after preventive arrest during New Delhi security operation.
The Delhi Police confirmed on Sunday that three activists from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have been released following their preventive arrest earlier this month. The activists, identified as Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das, were released after providing a surety bond of Rs 50,000 each.
As part of their release, the trio is legally bound to maintain peace and ensure good behavior for a duration of one year. The detention, which began on October 10, 2026, was carried out under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Massive Security Operation in New Delhi
The arrests took place amidst a massive security crackdown across the national capital. On October 10, New Delhi saw a widespread operation that resulted in the detention of over 7,000 individuals. To manage the situation, authorities implemented heavy barricading and imposed mobile internet restrictions across the city.
The CJP had been staging protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The group’s grievances centered on alleged irregularities regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Controversy and Allegations of Misconduct
While the Delhi Police maintained that all legal procedures were strictly followed during the detention and the subsequent appearance before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) Court in Delhi Cantonment, the activists have raised serious allegations.
Saurav Das described the atmosphere during the apprehension as an "emergency-like situation," claiming that the activists were taken into custody without any prior notice or the opportunity to consult legal counsel. Further controversy arose when Ashutosh Ranka alleged that Abhijeet Dipke was prevented from contacting his family during a period when his grandmother passed away while he was in detention.
Protests to Continue at Jantar Mantar
Despite the legal conditions and the bond imposed by the court, the CJP has signaled that their movement will not be deterred. Following the release, CJP member Ajinkya Shinde indicated that demonstrations would continue at Jantar Mantar.
In a separate development related to the demonstrations, the police confirmed that four men linked to the Hindu Raksha Dal were arrested on October 11. These individuals are accused of involvement in the assault of women and students during the CJP protest.