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Two Cockroach India Party activists remanded to Tihar jail after Delhi protest
Police arrested two members of the Cockroach India Party following a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with both remanded to judicial custody for five days. A third activist was released on bail with conditions.
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Two activists from the Cockroach India Party were remanded to Tihar Jail in New Delhi following their arrest during a protest at Jantar Mantar. Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody after police action against the gathering. The party had organized a demonstration with 14 members in total. In a separate development, activist Ajinkya Shinde was released on a bond of Rs 5,000 with a condition that he maintain peace for the next six months. The terms of his release include a binding undertaking not to engage in activities that could disturb public order. The arrests and releases reflect the ongoing tensions surrounding political activism and street demonstrations in the capital. Details regarding the specific charges or the nature of the protest remain unclear at this time.