‘Where is he?’ CJP seeks Dipke’s release ahead of grandma’s last rites on Sunday
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has demanded the release of its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, and two other leaders following their detention by Delhi Police upon arrival from Mumbai. While the party claims they have no contact with the detainees and are concerned about the timing of a family funeral, Delhi Police maintains that Dipke was informed of his grandmother's passing and offered assistance to travel home.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding the detention of political activists and the transparency of police procedures in India's capital.
NEW DELHI: “Where is Abhijeet?” The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday questioned the whereabouts of its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, saying his family wanted to speak to him ahead of his grandmother’s last rites, scheduled for Sunday morning.In a post on X, CJP urged the authorities to allow Dipke to speak to his family, saying they deserved at least an opportunity to talk to him. The party also demanded the immediate release of all detainees.“His family wants to talk to him, they’re going to perform his grandmother’s last rites tomorrow morning.
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