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CJP Kerala volunteers head to Delhi amid police surveillance concerns
Around 20 volunteers from the Civil Judicial Project movement have departed Kerala for Delhi over the past two days, with state leaders reporting heightened police attention on the group's activities.
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Approximately 20 CJP volunteers have initiated travel to Delhi from various locations across Kerala, marking a significant mobilization by the movement, according to statements from state-level leadership. The volunteers departed in staggered fashion over a two-day period, with sources indicating the group faces scrutiny from law enforcement agencies.
The movement's state coordinators have raised concerns about police surveillance of the volunteers' movements and activities. The nature of the delegation's purpose in Delhi and the specifics of alleged surveillance measures remain unclear at this stage.
The CJP, known for its civil rights advocacy work in Kerala, has previously engaged in demonstrations and organizational activities across the state. The Delhi visit represents a notable expansion of the movement's footprint beyond its traditional base in Kerala.
Police officials in Kerala have not publicly commented on the surveillance allegations or the volunteers' departure. The development comes amid broader questions about the treatment of civil society activists and advocacy groups in the region.