CJP leaders appear before Delhi court for surety verification; asked to return on November 17
Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) appeared before a Delhi court for surety verification following their recent release from Tihar jail. They are currently under investigation by the Delhi Police Crime Branch regarding charges of trespass and disobedience.
Why it matters
The legal proceedings against political activists highlight ongoing tensions between fringe political groups and law enforcement in the capital.
CJP leaders appear before Delhi court for surety verification; asked to return on November 17 left CJPs Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka coming out after appearing at Mandir Marg Police Station, New Delhi on October 23, 2026. Sushil Kumar Verma Sushil Kumar Verma https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/j7zmwr/article71617776.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/CJP%20SAURAV%20RANKA%2023.JPG SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA NEW DELHI, 23/10/2026: CJPs Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka coming out after appearing Mandir Marg Police Station New Delhi on Friday. Photo: Sushil Kumar Verma / The Hindu Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde appear before the Special Executive Magistrate at Delhi’s Mandir Marg police station NEW DELHI Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde appeared before a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court at Delhi’s Mandir Marg police station on Friday (October 23, 2026), two days after Mr. Das and Mr. Ranka were released from Tihar jail following seven days in judicial custody.
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