Dipke held under preventive detention, to be produced before magistrate: Delhi Police
Delhi Police have detained Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, under preventive detention laws following a protest. While fellow activist Neha Bora was released, Dipke remains in custody, sparking concerns from his party regarding his legal rights and access to counsel.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding civil liberties, protest rights, and the use of preventive detention in the Indian political landscape.
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora under preventive provisions on the evening of October 16. While Bora was subsequently released, Dipke is set to be produced before a special executive magistrate (SEM) court, police said on Saturday.According to Delhi Police, Bora was released after formal procedures under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act, while action under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) was initiated against Dipke.Earlier, CJP had alleged that Dipke was "kidnapped" by the police, claiming that his family, lawyers and party members had been unable to establish contact with him for more than 10 hours after his detention.In a post on X, the party said it had received no information about his whereabouts since he was picked up ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest."The Delhi Police…
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