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'Smiles on their faces, spirits unbroken': Dipke's first reaction after court extends judicial custody of Das, Ranka
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What Happened?
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, shared a photo of Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das after a court extended their judicial custody by two days. Dipke noted their resilience despite being in jail for five days.
Key points
- Ranka and Das were taken into custody on October 13 after protesting at Jantar Mantar.
- They waved the national flag and raised slogans against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- A special executive magistrate remanded them to five days of judicial custody.
- The court extended their custody for two more days on October 19.
- Dipke accused the government of prolonging their illegal arrest.
Key insights
- The extension of custody may lead to increased public scrutiny of police actions.
- Continued detention could galvanize further protests from supporters.
- The situation reflects broader issues regarding freedom of expression in India.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions between protestors and authorities in Delhi.
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Abhijeet Dipke· PersonAshutosh Ranka· PersonSaurav Das· PersonDelhi Police· OrganizationJantar Mantar· LocationGyanesh Kumar· Person
Source
Times of India
