Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das, Ajinkya Shinde and Other CJP Members Detained, Says Abhijeet Dipke
Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka at Jantar Mantar today, October 13 after they arrived with flags. Other members, including Ajinkya Shinde, were also held. This follows their October 10 airport detention ahead of a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll issues; they were released on bonds on Octber 11.
Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das and National Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka after they arrived at Jantar Mantar early on Tuesday morning, October 13, the police said. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said other team members, including Ajinkya Shinde, were also detained. The group had reached the protest site carrying Indian flags before the detentions.
Police Confirm Detentions
ANI reported the detentions, citing Delhi Police. Dipke posted that members "sneaked into Jantar Mantar early this morning" and were picked up by police. He tagged the detained members and said resistance could not be stopped. CJP Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum to Delhi Police to Schedule Jantar Mantar Protest.
Cockroaches With the Tiranga Sneaked Into Jantar Mantar Early This Morning
Cockroaches with the Tiranga sneaked into Jantar Mantar early this morning before they were picked up by Delhi Police.
@AshutoshRanka, @SauravDassss, @AjinkyaCJP along with other team members have been detained.
You cannot denotify the resistance, @narendramodi https://t.co/x7B40akCVO
— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) October 13, 2026
Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka Detained, Says Delhi Police
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das and its National Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka had arrived at Jantar Mantar. Both of them have been detained: Delhi Police
— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2026
Background on the Group and Earlier Protests
CJP is a youth-led movement that began in May 2026 after remarks by Chief Justice Surya Kant comparing certain unemployed young people and activists to cockroaches. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, it uses satire and focuses on issues including unemployment, exam irregularities, and electoral reforms. It is not a registered political party.
The latest detentions follow a larger security operation on October 10. That day, Dipke, Das and Ranka were detained by Delhi Police inside their aircraft after landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport from Mumbai. They had planned a demonstration at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Police had denied permission for the protest, citing short notice and law-and-order concerns. Hundreds of supporters and some opposition leaders were also detained across Delhi that day. The three leaders were released the next day after being produced before an executive magistrate. They furnished surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each and were directed to maintain peace for one year. CJP Claims Delhi Police Denied Abhijeet Dipke Chance to Speak to Parents; Cops Release Video.
Ongoing Efforts
After their release, CJP leaders had said they would approach police for a date to hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar. Tuesday’s attempt appears to form part of continued efforts by the group to stage a demonstration at the site. Delhi Police have not issued a detailed public statement beyond confirming the detentions of Das and Ranka.
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