Live: Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde detained over Jantar Mantar entry case

Ramlila Maidan, earmarked among the capital's trio of fresh demonstration venues, has zero availability over the upcoming two and a half months. According to officials, slots remain open exclusively for December 29, 30, and 31. The sprawling 12-acre facility, capable of holding 50,000 attendees, is currently open for booking solely during those final three dates of the year, confirmed knowledgeable officials. Outlining the expenses, an official noted that reserving the venue costs ₹50,000 per day alongside a refundable security deposit of ₹55,000. Factoring in statutory taxes, the upfront commitment reaches ₹1.21 lakh per single day. With only three slots left before 2026 concludes, the designated protest ground faces heavy booking constraints.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi stated that the Congress maintains highest regard for the Chief Justice of India, the apex court, and the entire judicial framework. He affirmed that public and political resistance will march ahead unabated and ultimately succeed.

Delhi Police verified that the two functionaries have been taken into preventive detention following a registered FIR that includes charges of criminal trespass, breach of bond conditions, and defying lawful directions. -Lavpreet Kaur

An FIR has been registered at the Connaught Place police station against CJP representatives Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde. Legal counsel representing the CJP stated that they are yet to receive a formal copy of the document.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das and Ajinkya Shinde have been put under preventive arrest for allegedly entering the Jantar Mantar area without authorisation, officials said on Wednesday.

The Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) legal head, Ratna Singh, alleged that Delhi Police arrested CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde on Wednesday (October 14, 2026). In a post on X, Ms. Singh said, “Delhi Police arrests Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde at Parliament Street Police Station in today’s Jantar Mantar case.” She added that the charges included “trespass, bond violation, obstruction of public official’s duty, etc.”