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CJP officials appear for questioning after week in custody
Two Centre for Judicial Pronouncements officials who were arrested for trespassing have been released from judicial custody after a week in detention. Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka appeared for questioning following their arrest in connection with an incident at Jantar Mantar.
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Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, both associated with the Centre for Judicial Pronouncements (CJP), walked free on Wednesday after spending nearly seven days in judicial custody. The two had been arrested in connection with a trespassing case at Delhi's Jantar Mantar landmark.
The release came a day after the pair reportedly skipped initial probe summons, prompting authorities to take them into custody for further questioning. Their appearance before investigators on Wednesday led to their subsequent release, though the exact nature of charges and investigation details remain unclear.
The incident at Jantar Mantar, a popular protest venue in the national capital, has drawn attention to questions surrounding access and regulations at the historically significant site. Authorities have not released additional details about the nature of the alleged trespassing or the circumstances that led to the arrests.
The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of activities at prominent Delhi landmarks and the protocols governing public access to such sites. The investigation into the matter is continuing, according to officials.