Just as they stepped outside the gates of Tihar Jail, Cockroach Janata Party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das found themselves surrounded by fresh legal troubles. Their release from prison did not bring any immediate relief as the Delhi Police Crime Branch quickly moved in to serve them with formal notices requiring their presence for an investigation.
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police issued the summons to both leaders on Wednesday night at around 8:30 PM just as they were walking out of the prison complex. Following this development, investigators have directed both leaders to appear before the Crime Branch for questioning today, Thursday, October 22, at 12:00 PM noon. The investigation into the incident of reaching Jantar Mantar has now been officially handed over to the WR1 unit of the Crime Branch, which is examining all related facts.
Involvement and Contact with Ajinkya Shinde
The reach of the ongoing police investigation is expanding, with authorities also attempting to establish contact with another CJP leader, Ajinkya Shinde. Law enforcement teams are reaching out to ensure he is also brought into the ongoing probe regarding the Jantar Mantar episode. However, there has been no official confirmation yet regarding when or if he will physically appear before the investigating authorities for questioning.
Legal Sections and Nature of Allegations
The core of this legal matter revolves around allegations of flouting official government orders and entering someone else property while making their way to Jantar Mantar. In connection with these actions, law enforcement initiated proceedings under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This particular legal provision deals directly with the disobedience of orders duly promulgated by public servants.
Next Steps in the Police Investigation
With the case now formally assigned to the specialised WR1 unit of the Crime Branch, investigators are preparing to gather detailed accounts and explanations from the summoned leaders. The questioning scheduled for today afternoon is expected to shed more light on the sequence of events and the specific allegations levelled against the political figures involved in the Jantar Mantar movement.
