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CJP leaders questioned over Delhi Jantar Mantar protest incident
Two senior leaders of the Civil Liberties group appeared before Delhi Police's Crime Branch on Wednesday in connection with an October protest at the iconic monument. Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, co-conveners of the organization, were questioned regarding alleged trespassing during the demonstration.
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The Crime Branch summoned Das and Ranka for questioning as part of its investigation into the October gathering at Jantar Mantar, a designated protest venue in central Delhi. Police have registered a case related to unauthorized assembly and trespassing allegations stemming from the event.
Jantar Mantar has emerged as a flashpoint for protest activity in the national capital in recent months, with authorities frequently invoking regulations governing demonstrations at the historic monument. The specific circumstances that prompted police action against the CJP leaders remain unclear, though sources indicate the inquiry centers on adherence to protest protocols and venue regulations.
The questioning marks an escalation in the authorities' response to activist gatherings in Delhi. Civil liberties groups have raised concerns over restrictions on public protest spaces, particularly at Jantar Mantar, contending that regulations have become increasingly stringent.
Police have not disclosed details of the investigation or whether formal charges will be filed against the two leaders. The matter adds to growing tensions between activist organizations and law enforcement agencies over the scope of permissible demonstration activity in the capital.