Goa Police defend detention of seven CJP members before High Court, cite history of protests without permission
The Goa Police have defended their detention of seven activists from the Cockroach Janta Party, citing a history of unauthorized protests and alleged links to controversial figures. The High Court is currently reviewing the legality of the detention after initially ordering the activists' release.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between public protest rights and state security measures in India.
The Goa Police on Tuesday defended before the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court the detention of seven Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) members during a protest at Azad Maidan in Panaji, citing the outfit’s history of protests without permission. The court, which had ordered their release on Sunday, adjourned the hearing till October 19.
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