Special Executive Magistrate sends CJP’s leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to five-day judicial custody in trespassing case
Two leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) have been remanded to five days of judicial custody following a trespassing incident at a restricted protest site in Delhi. The arrests occurred amid heightened security following ongoing protests regarding electoral roll revisions.
Why it matters
The incident reflects rising political tensions and strict enforcement of protest regulations in the Indian capital.
Hours after being placed under preventive arrest, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody on Wednesday (October 14, 2026).
An FIR was registered against the two under sections pertaining to breach of bond, criminal trespass and disobedience of orders, among other charges. Ajinkya Shinde, who was also placed under preventive arrest, was released on a personal bond.
The Delhi Police detained Mr. Das, Mr. Ranka, Mr. Shinde, and 11 other party members after they attempted to enter Jantar Mantar, which had been denotified as a designated protest site on Monday (October 12, 2026).
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