Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody on October 14 in connection with the Jantar Mantar protest. Ajinkya Shinde was released on a personal bond. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the police action, alleging that the leaders were targeted for unfurling the national flag at Jantar Mantar. He also challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to officially declare an Emergency, accusing the government of suppressing dissent.
Published - October 14, 2026 11:28 am IST