From mint · Trisha Bhattacharya · · 1m 30s
CJP protest day 2: Delhi detentions and Supreme Court intervention
CJP protests continue as 200 detained, Supreme Court demands legal compliance.
In brief
CJP protests continue as 200 detained, Supreme Court demands legal compliance. Cockroach Janta Party leaders were released after 50,000 rupee bond but vow to continue protests until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns. Originally reported by mint.
CJP protest day 2
Cockroach Janta Party protests entered their second day in Delhi with around 200 people detained.
Supreme Court intervention
Supreme Court cautioned against illegal detentions and demanded uninterrupted metro services and internet connectivity.
CJP leaders released
CJP co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka released after furnishing 50000 rupee bond for one year.
Detentions at Jantar Mantar
Around 200 students and protesters detained as march towards Jantar Mantar demanded CEC resignation.
CJP protest demands
CJP leaders vowed to continue protests until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigned.
Supreme Court order
Court directed authorities not to illegally detain peaceful assemblies and ensure uninterrupted metro services.
CJP leaders' concerns
CJP leaders claimed police took phones without seizure memos and feared device hacking or cloning.
CJP protest plans
CJP leaders planned demonstrations beyond Delhi and sought meeting with Chief Justice of India.
Police response
Delhi Police registered 20 FIRs for Saturday's demonstrations including assaults on police and obstruction of public servants.
CJP's next move
CJP leaders vowed to continue protests until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigned.
The essence
Cockroach Janta Party leaders were released after 50,000 rupee bond but vow to continue protests until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns.
