CJP leaders Das, Ranka released from Tihar, vow no more Jantar Mantar protests

India Today · Aneesha Mathur · 2026-10-21 13:03 UTC

The order from the Special Executive Magistrate came hours after the two withdrew their Delhi High Court petition challenging the extension of their custody The two had been in custody following an attempt to hold a Tiranga protest at Jantar Mantar on October 14 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The order from the Special Executive Magistrate came hours after the two withdrew their Delhi High Court petition challenging the extension of their custody. The two had been in custody following an attempt to hold a Tiranga protest at Jantar Mantar on October 14 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka walked out of Tihar Jail on Wednesday after a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) ordered their release following written undertakings to maintain peace.

ACP Ritu Raj, acting as the SEM, declined a police request to extend their judicial custody by three days, saying bonds and written assurances could adequately address concerns over a breach of peace.

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