CJP Leaders Face Preventive Arrest Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest, Produced Before Magistrate
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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were placed under preventive arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday and produced before an Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantonment Police Station at 9 am on Sunday, October 11.
The leaders were detained inside an aircraft shortly after it landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport from Mumbai, ahead of the party's planned protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Preventive Action Under Criminal Procedure Law
Delhi Police placed the three leaders under preventive detention under Sections 107 and 151 of the erstwhile Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), citing the need to maintain public order. The proceedings before the Executive Magistrate form part of the preventive action initiated against them.
Preventive action is intended to avert a possible breach of peace. The next steps depend on the magistrate's proceedings and any directions issued in the case.
CJP Calls for Fresh Protest at Jantar Mantar
With its senior leaders detained, the CJP announced another mobilisation at Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Sunday. Organisation in-charge Ajinkya Shinde was set to lead the agitation and urged supporters to continue the campaign demanding Kumar's resignation.
The party has alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including claims of voter deletions and manipulation. These allegations have fuelled criticism of the Election Commission from activists and opposition groups.
Thousands Detained During Saturday's Crackdown
Delhi Police detained thousands of people on Saturday as authorities deployed security personnel and barricades across central Delhi to prevent the planned march. Several political leaders, activists and protesters were taken into custody at different locations.
The crackdown disrupted movement in parts of the capital, with restrictions affecting roads and Metro services. The CJP's protest and the legality of the detentions have also triggered a legal challenge seeking the release of those held.
