Will Abhijeet Dipke Also Go to Jail? Delhi Police Reach His Home as Saurav-Ashutosh Remain Behind Bars

New Delhi: Security arrangements have been tightened in the capital, Delhi, ahead of the proposed tiragna march of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). The news of Delhi Police team reaching the hideout of party chief Abhijeet Dipke and giving him notice has come to light. Dipke had called for hoisting the Tiranga March in Central Park, located at Connaught Place, on Friday, October 16 at 5 pm. This programme is to be organised to protest against the arrest of party leaders Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Both the leaders were earlier sent to judicial custody after the incidents related to hoisting the tiranga March at Jantar Mantar.

In view of the proposed demonstration, the administration has increased security in the area and Central Park has been kept closed for public entry for two days.  

Was Dipke given notice for the tiranga march?

According to media reports, the Delhi Police team came to give notice to Dipke regarding the proposed programme. Earlier, Dipke had alleged that people from police and intelligence agencies were keeping an eye on him. He had claimed that policemen and vehicles without number plates were visible around the place where he was staying. Dipke had expressed apprehension that he might be detained. On the other hand, the police have cited restrictions related to security and law and order. It is important to view the information regarding police action in this case in the context of official statements and available documents.  

Why did CJP announce the Tiranga March?

Cockroach Janata Party has called for a demonstration in support of its leaders Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The party says that the action against its leaders was taken after the tiranga march hoisting incident. Raising questions on this action, Abhijeet Dipke had appealed to the supporters to gather in the Central Park of Connaught Place. He has made hoisting the tiranga march the main symbol of his protest. However, there is tension between the administration and the protesters regarding the proposed programme.

What is the reason behind closing Central Park?

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has decided to keep Central Park closed for the general public on October 16 and 17. The administration cited administrative reasons for this. At the same time, Delhi Police has informed about the imposition of restrictions under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Defence Code to maintain law and order in Connaught Place and surrounding areas. The police have also appealed to the people not to participate in such gatherings, which may violate the restrictions. Due to the possibility of traffic being affected in the area, drivers have been advised to adopt alternative routes. 

What did the court say about banning the demonstration?

The demand to stop CJP's proposed march was raised in the Delhi High Court, but the court refused to impose a complete ban on the demonstration. The court recorded the assurance of Delhi Police that it would control the event as per law and take necessary steps. On the other hand, challenging the decision to close Central Park, the matter also reached the Supreme Court, where an immediate hearing was refused. Delhi Police had also put forward the option of allowing a limited number of people to hoist the Tiranga flag at a suitable place and sing the national anthem. Now the administration's arrangements and CJP's next step in the entire matter are under watch.