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Jantar Mantar violence: SC panel to hear evidence on pellet gun use, harassment of female protesters

The Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee will hold hearings on October 29 and 30. Affected persons may submit complaints or evidence regarding the protests. The committee will examine allegations of pellet gun use and harassment of female protesters. An online portal has been created for vulnerable witnesses to submit…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Several protesters detained as anti-SIR march heads to ECI headquarters

Delhi Police detained several protesters marching against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls towards the Election Commission headquarters on Friday, imposing restrictions on mass gatherings. Supported by Left organisations and activists, the demonstration accused the ECI of voter deletions and formed part of a nationwide campaign spanning 88…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

CJP activists to appear before SEM court today; Crime Branch also probing case

Cockroach Janata Party activists Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya are scheduled to appear before the SEM court. The Crime Branch had summoned them for questioning after their involvement in a protest at Jantar Mantar. They did not comply with the previous summons and sought additional time from the authorities.…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

‘Cockroach’ party leaders released after seven days in custody over Delhi protests

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka pledged not to call for demonstrations at the historic site while it remains denotified

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Delhi SEM orders release of CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka

A Delhi Special Executive Magistrate ordered the release of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after their judicial custody expired in connection with the October 13 Jantar Mantar protest. They had been in custody following a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 13. The Special Executive Magistrate ordered the…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

It is state-sponsored terrorism: Mamata Banerjee over extension of custody of 2 CJP leaders

Mamata Banerjee has accused central authorities of state-sponsored terrorism regarding the detention of CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. She claims their treatment is a threat to democracy and demands their immediate release. Ranka and Das were remanded to judicial custody after alleged protest actions at Jantar Mantar. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

'Right to protest has become a crime': Sibal slams govt

Kapil Sibal has raised alarms regarding the Modi government's recent decision to denotify Jantar Mantar as a site for protests. He claims that the right to protest is under siege and challenges the suitability of alternatives like Ramlila Maidan. Sibal remarked that earlier demonstrations were generally peaceful and condemned the…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

TV Newsance 354 | Delhi Police vs reels: Chai, samosa aur detention

This week on TV Newsance, Delhi’s protest season went full Tom & Jerry. Police chasing, protesters scattering, and everyone in the detention bus was already editing their reel. Jantar Mantar was “fired” from protest duty, so the capital now has a new list of approved places to be angry in,…

Newslaundry · Oct 17

'Jantar Mantar to Jail': CJP protests inspire online video games

From 'Jantar Mantar Chalo', where players can choose between a protester and police personnel to 'Bhaag Neha Bhaag' inspired by AISA president Neha Bora's attempts to reach Jantar Mantar, game creators are turning the political developments into gaming experiences.

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Heavy security in Delhi ahead of CJP's 'Lehra do Tiranga' protest on October 16

Heavy security arrangements are being made in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ protest at Connaught Place on October 16. Police will deploy personnel, erect barricades and regulate movement around Connaught Place and Jantar Mantar. The demonstration follows the arrests of CJP leaders Saurav…

The Economic Times · Oct 15