India Extends Detention of Two Cockroach Janta Party Leaders

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Earlier on this storyCockroach Movement Founder Abhijeet Dipke Released After Preventive Arrest in Delhi1w ago

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Detention of two Indian opposition party leaders extended after their judge withdrew due to threats.

A New Delhi magistrate extended the detention of two Cockroach Janta Party leaders for two days after their scheduled release was disrupted. The delay followed the recusal of the presiding judge who reported receiving threats. Activists and opposition groups continue to protest the arrests despite heavy security measures.

The detentionA New Delhi magistrate prolonged the custody of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka by two days.
The judicial exitThe presiding judge stepped down from the case after disclosing that he had received threats.
The wider protestSupporters and opposition figures continue to defy security restrictions to demand official resignations.

Why it matters

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party has been at the center of political tensions in India following demonstrations over alleged irregularities in voter rolls. The movement's leader was briefly detained earlier in the month, sparking widespread protests and subsequent crackdowns by authorities.

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Oct 11Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was released from preventive detention in New Delhi.
Oct 19A New Delhi magistrate extended the detention of two CJP leaders by two days after a judge withdrew over threats.

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