CJP Leaders Detained During Jantar Mantar Protest Attempt in Delhi
CJP leaders and members, including Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained by Delhi Police while attempting to protest at Jantar Mantar. The protest aimed to seek the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police had previously announced that protests would no longer be permitted at Jantar Mantar, offering three alternative locations. Security was heightened in the area, with barricades and mobile internet suspensions reported.
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What Happened
CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka, along with other members, were detained by Delhi Police as they attempted to protest at Jantar Mantar. The detentions occurred on October 10 and October 13, with Dipke being detained aboard a plane while traveling to Delhi. Police had increased security, including barricades and mobile internet suspensions, in anticipation of the protest.
The CJP leaders were seeking the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police had previously stated that Jantar Mantar was no longer an approved protest site, offering three new locations. Following their detention, CJP leaders visited the Parliament Street Police Station to request a fresh date for their protest, giving police 24 hours to respond.
Key Facts
- CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were detained by Delhi Police.MintMintABP AsmitaAmar UjalaHindu Tamil Thisai
- The detentions occurred during attempts to protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.Amar UjalaMintNamasthe TelanganaHindu Tamil ThisaiDeccan Herald
- The protest aimed to seek the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.Mint
- Delhi Police had announced that Jantar Mantar is no longer permitted for protests, offering three alternative sites.Hindu Tamil Thisai
- Security was heightened in Delhi, with barricades and mobile internet suspensions reported.MintMintThe Siasat Daily
- CJP leaders visited Parliament Street Police Station to request a new protest date.Hindustan TimesThe Siasat Daily
- Abhijeet Dipke was detained aboard a plane while traveling from Mumbai to Delhi.Mint
- Abhijeet Dipke's grandmother, Savitribai Dipke, died hours after his detention.Mint
The Timeline15
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- TOIThe Times of IndiaDetained! How CJP demonstration is being curtailed even before it started
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Coverage widthMeasured across 9 newsrooms
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The two furthest apart
- SiThe Siasat DailyCJP gives Delhi Police 24 hours to allow Jantar Mantar protestسی جے پی نے دہلی پولیس کو جنتر منتر احتجاج کی اجازت دینے کے لیے 24 گھنٹے کا وقت دیا ہے۔
- MiMintCJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's grandmother dies hours after his detention in Delhi
CoverageWhat we read
Language reach
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- English4 of 9
- Hindiहिन्दी1 of 2
- Teluguతెలుగు1 of 2
- Tamilதமிழ்1 of 2
- Gujaratiગુજરાતી1 of 1
- Urduاردو1 of 2
Regional reach
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- No source registered
- 1 outlet
- 2 or more
- Where the story is
- NorthCarried1 of 4
- WestCarried2 of 5
- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastNot carried0 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthCarried4 of 10
15 of the 26 states we read have local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 3 national mastheads.
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