CJP’s Saurav Das alleges ‘intimidation’ by Puducherry police; official rejects claim as false
Saurav Das of the CJP alleged that Puducherry police intimidated his family, a claim the police rejected as a routine security exercise. Das suggested the action was politically motivated by the BJP-led government.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding the use of state police machinery for political intimidation and the protection of civil rights.
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) alleged that his family at their Puducherry home was intimidated by the police, which denied the claim as false.
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While a senior Puducherry police official confirmed that police visited the home of Saurav Das's relatives, he said it was a "routine exercise.” Ahead of important days like Independence Day, people living in the vicinity of important routes are visited, and a few questions are asked for security purposes, the police official said and rejected allegations of harassment and intimidation.
Saurav Das said two hours ago, the Pondicherry police showed up at his family’s home and subjected them to all kinds of questioning.
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