CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka summoned by Delhi Police day after release
Two leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) were summoned by Delhi Police shortly after their release from judicial custody. The summons follows their detention for an unauthorized protest at Jantar Mantar, with the court requiring them to maintain peace and comply with bond conditions.
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This highlights ongoing tensions regarding protest rights and public order enforcement in India's capital.
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been summoned by the Delhi Police Crime Branch to its Rajouri Garden office on Thursday, a day after they were released from judicial custody.The two leaders were released after a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court accepted their personal and surety bonds and recorded their written undertakings to maintain peace and abide by the law.SEM Ritu Raj directed Das and Ranka to furnish personal and surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each until the conclusion of the enquiry. They were also asked to appear on every hearing date and comply with the conditions specified in their bonds and undertakings.In their written undertakings, the leaders promised not to breach peace or disturb public tranquillity.
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