CJP activists Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde are set to return to court this Friday
CJP activists miss Crime Branch questioning
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists Saurav Das , Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde are expected to appear before a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court on Friday, even as the Delhi Police Crime Branch continues its investigation into the October 13 Jantar Mantar protest case. The three activists, who were summoned for questioning on Thursday but did not appear, have been asked to join the probe between 10 am and 4 pm, ahead of the court hearing scheduled for 3 pm. If the activists decide to join the investigation on Friday, they are expected to appear before the Crime Branch before the SEM court hearing at 3 pm.
“Further judicial custody does not appear to be necessary at this stage, particularly after written undertakings before this Court,” the SEM court observed while ordering their release. The latest developments follow an order by the SEM court directing the release of Das and Ranka from judicial custody after accepting their personal and surety bonds and recording written undertakings from them to maintain peace and abide by the law. The SEM court has clarified that the enquiry into the matter will continue in accordance with the law, despite the release of the two activists from judicial custody.
Their appearance before the investigating agency, however, will depend on their decision.