CJP Leaders Detained Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest, to Be Produced Before Executive Magistrate Today

Delhi Police has placed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das under preventive arrest amid heightened security in the national capital. The three leaders are scheduled to be produced before an executive magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station, while CJP has called for a fresh march to Jantar Mantar on Sunday, October 11, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

According to reports, the leaders were detained at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday after arriving on a flight from Mumbai. The latest developments come a day after police restrictions and widespread detentions prevented protesters from reaching the planned demonstration site. Jantar Mantar Security Tightened as CJP Announces Fresh March Today; Leaders’ Detentions Remain a Concern (Videos).

CJP Leaders to Be Produced Before Executive Magistrate

According to the latest report, the three detained leaders are scheduled to be produced before an executive magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station at 9 am on Sunday. CJP legal head Ratna Singh said she had been informed about the proceedings and would be present with other lawyers representing the party.

Dipke, Ranka and Das were detained at the airport on Saturday, ahead of the planned demonstration. Their detention came as Delhi Police tightened security across central Delhi to prevent protesters from assembling at Jantar Mantar. The preventive arrests have intensified concerns among CJP supporters, who have vowed to continue their campaign despite the detention of the party's senior leadership.

Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das to Be Produced Before Magistrate

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das have been kept under preventive arrest. They will be produced before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station today: Delhi Police

— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2026

CJP Calls Fresh Jantar Mantar March Today

CJP has issued a fresh 'Jantar Mantar Chalo' call for Sunday, October 11, seeking to resume its protest against Gyanesh Kumar. Party leader Ajinkya Shinde is expected to lead the mobilisation in the absence of the detained leaders. The protest is focused on alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. CJP is demanding Kumar's resignation and the scrapping of the SIR exercise. Delhi Traffic Advisory on October 11: Check List of Affected Routes, Roundabouts and Travel Guidelines.

Delhi Police had denied permission for the planned demonstration, citing law-and-order concerns, public safety and possible inconvenience to residents. Despite the restrictions, the party has indicated that its agitation will continue.

Heavy Security at Jantar Mantar, Barricades Across Delhi

Delhi Police is maintaining heightened security on Sunday, with Jantar Mantar remaining sealed off and barricades in place across key areas of the capital. According to Hindustan Times, police are also maintaining security at Delhi's borders and planning traffic diversions at around 30 locations to prevent protesters from entering central Delhi.

Security personnel are expected to regulate movement on major roads depending on the situation. Restrictions on gatherings, processions and road blockades under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita remain in force until further orders.

The security arrangements follow Saturday's extensive police deployment, when protesters attempting to reach Jantar Mantar were detained or dispersed. Small demonstrations were reported at several locations, including Dilli Haat, the Safdarjung flyover and areas around Connaught Place. Commuters and residents travelling through central Delhi may face restrictions or diversions as the police continue efforts to prevent large gatherings.

What Happened During Saturday's CJP Protest?

Saturday's planned demonstration failed to reach its intended venue amid extensive barricading, preventive detentions and restrictions on movement. Several opposition leaders and activists were also detained while attempting to participate in or support the protest.

According to reports, thousands of people were detained during the police operation, although figures have varied across accounts. Some detainees were subsequently released. The security measures also affected public transport and movement in parts of the capital. Authorities had temporarily restricted access to several Metro stations on Saturday before services were restored later in the day.

Why Is CJP Protesting Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar?

CJP's campaign centres on objections to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party alleges irregularities in the exercise and wants the process scrapped. The protest has drawn attention beyond CJP, with opposition leaders and other activists joining the wider campaign against the electoral roll revision exercise and demanding accountability from the Election Commission.

Delhi Police's restrictions have prevented demonstrators from assembling at the designated venue, while the party's decision to call another march on Sunday has kept the situation under close watch.

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