'Been more than 10 hours': CJP claims Abhijeet Dipke 'kidnapped' by Delhi Police
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused the Delhi Police of kidnapping its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, following his detention ahead of a protest. The party claims they have been denied information regarding his location and access to legal counsel, raising concerns about due process.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing tensions regarding police conduct and the treatment of political activists during public demonstrations in India.
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) early Saturday claimed that its founder Abhijeet Dipke had been "kidnapped" by Delhi Police. CJP's Ajinkya Shinde alleged that more than 10 hours after he was detained, neither his family, lawyers nor party members had been informed about his whereabouts.In a post on X, CJP said it had received no updates on Dipke's location since he was picked up by police ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest.Dipke was detained from Jhandewalan while on his way to Connaught Place, police sources told news agency PTI.. The CJP alleged that he had been taken to an undisclosed location and was not being allowed to speak to lawyers."The Delhi Police has taken Abhijeet Dipke to an undisclosed location. We have lost contact with him.
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