Cockroach Janta Party Co-Convenor Ashutosh Ranka Detained in Guwahati
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India
Ashutosh Ranka, the co-convenor of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was detained by Assam Police in Guwahati on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Ranka was reportedly in the city to attend a meeting with party volunteers. Following his detention, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stated that lawyers were present at the location but were denied access to the detained individuals. Ranka alleged that the state government is attempting to suppress reports regarding the condition of schools in Assam. The exact location where Ranka and his team are being held remains undisclosed.
Why it matters
The detention of a political figure and his team raises concerns regarding the freedom of political assembly and the ability of opposition groups to conduct outreach in Assam.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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