Custody of Ranka, Das extended; CJP alleges bail proceedings deliberately delayed
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A Delhi Special Executive Magistrate court extended the judicial custody of Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka by two days following their arrest on 13 October for an unauthorised gathering and unfurling the tricolour at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police cited festive season law and order concerns, while legal representatives for the Kokrajhar Janta Party challenged the detention over the absence of a first information report. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police and Crime Branch apprehended three shooters in Kota, Rajasthan, as they attempted to flee to Nepal after opening fire outside the residence of actor Tiger Shroff. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the incident, which drew criticism from opposition leaders over state security and prompted Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to announce measures against organised crime. The development renewed scrutiny on high-profile gang operations, including the 2024 killing of Baba Siddique. Additionally, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted bilateral trade factors influencing trade moves.