Delhi NCR

Student group takes out march to ‘reclaim’ Jantar Mantar, demands release of CJP leaders

Published by
PTI

Members of a student organisation took out a march from Connaught Place on Tuesday, demanding immediate release of detained Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders and opposing the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site.

The protesters, associated with student organisation Disha, called on citizens — particularly youths — to gather at Connaught Place in large numbers, and “reclaim Jantar Mantar”.

Also Read: 80 idols, two weeks, 12-hour days: CR Park’s Durga Puja preparations in full swing

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday morning while they were trying to enter Jantar Mantar.

In a post on X, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said several other member had also been picked up by police.

Members of Disha demanded immediate release of Ranka, Das and other CJP members, describing the protest march as a demand for justice.

PTI

Published by
PTI

Recent Posts

Three days, 6,000 detentions: inside Delhi’s protest crackdown

Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR of electoral rolls started on October 10.…

October 14, 2026

FIR lodged against woman journalist over alleged casteist remarks against Delhi ACP

Delhi Police books journalist under SC/ST Act for casteist remarks against ACP during a Jantar…

October 14, 2026

Hindu College staff association seeks principal’s removal, DU intervention amid ongoing proteststaff association seeks principal’s removal, DU intervention amid ongoing protest

Hindu College staff protests against principal, demanding DU takeover over financial and admission irregularities and…

October 14, 2026

Delhi’s new industrial policy: Incentives for 10 priority sectors to make city clean, tech-driven hub

Delhi Cabinet approves Industrial Policy 2026 with Rs 1,000 crore for top sectors to turn…

October 14, 2026

DJB’s command, control centre launched to address complaints, GPS tracking of tankers

Delhi launches DJB command centre with GPS tanker tracking and AI tools to manage water…

October 14, 2026

ABVP holds protest at JNU against professor accused of sexual misconduct

ABVP protests at JNU against Congress MP Akoijam over sexual harassment claims, demanding the party…

October 14, 2026