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CJP activists detained at Delhi airport ahead of planned protest
Three leaders of the Citizens for Justice Party were held at Delhi airport while preparing to travel for a demonstration at Jantar Mantar. YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was separately placed under house arrest in Gurugram in connection with the planned event.
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Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka, prominent figures associated with the Citizens for Justice Party (CJP), were detained at Delhi airport on Tuesday. The three were apprehended while attempting to proceed with travel plans related to an upcoming protest scheduled at Jantar Mantar, a focal point for demonstrations in the national capital.
The detentions come as authorities intensify oversight of planned gatherings in the Delhi region. While specific charges or formal allegations against the CJP leaders were not immediately disclosed, sources indicated the action was preventive in nature ahead of the scheduled demonstration.
In a parallel development, content creator Dhruv Rathee was placed under house arrest at his residence in Gurugram. The YouTuber, known for his commentary on political and social issues, was similarly restricted in connection with the Jantar Mantar protest plans.
The coordinated action reflects heightened security measures being implemented across the National Capital Region. Authorities have not issued official statements detailing the grounds for the detentions or house arrest, though such preventive measures are typically employed when law enforcement agencies seek to prevent potential law and order disruptions.