CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Released from Jail After Week-Long Custody

The Cockroach Janata Party leaders were released after furnishing bonds and pledging to maintain peace.

Two men in glasses smile in front of a sign for Tihar Jail.
This story details the release of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka from Tihar Jail.
Key Points

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party, were released from Tihar Jail on October 21 after 7 days in judicial custody, following a protest at Jantar Mantar.

  • CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released on October 21.
  • They spent 7 days in judicial custody at Tihar Jail.
  • Their release followed a protest at Jantar Mantar.
  • They provided written undertakings to maintain peace and not protest at Jantar Mantar.
  • Personal and surety bonds of ₹50,000 each were furnished for their release.
  • Legal proceedings are ongoing, with questioning by Delhi Police's Crime Branch on October 23.

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from Tihar Jail on October 21 after spending seven days in judicial custody over a protest at Jantar Mantar.

The two leaders gave written undertakings to maintain peace and not call for protests at Jantar Mantar while the site remains officially denotified as a protest venue. They were released after furnishing personal and surety bonds of ₹50,000 each.

However, the legal proceedings are continuing. On October 23, both leaders appeared before Delhi Police’s Crime Branch for questioning in connection with cases related to the protest.

The investigation concerns allegations including trespassing and obstructing public servants. The allegations remain subject to the ongoing legal process.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 4:33 PM IST

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