- Abhijeet Dipke vows to resume CJP protests.
- Released by Delhi court, denies signing no-protest bond.
- Over 100 protesters detained amid heavy security.
Hours after being released by a Delhi court, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday vowed to resume the agitation, clarifying that no bond had been signed agreeing not to protest.
In a post on X, Dipke said, "Haven't signed any bond that says we won't protest. We will hit the streets again."
Haven’t signed any bond that says we won’t protest. We will hit the streets again.
— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) October 11, 2026
Reaffirming the party's position amid police actions, Dipke added in another post, "The CJP will neither back down nor be intimidated. October 10 will go down as the beginning of the end of this dictatorship."
A court on Sunday released CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka, who were detained after disembarking in Delhi on Saturday and were subsequently arrested as a precautionary measure. According to Jagran.com reports citing sources, they were released on the condition that they do not engage in any activity that could be considered a breach of peace for one year.
Dipke Heads To Maharashtra
Dipke said he was travelling to his hometown in Maharashtra to attend the last rites of his grandmother, who passed away on Saturday.
"Heading back to my village to be with my family during this moment of grief," he wrote on X.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police on Sunday released a video showing officials informing Dipke of his grandmother's death while he was in custody. Police officials stated that the information was conveyed with due sensitivity and that Dipke was offered assistance for his travel to his hometown for the funeral.
#WATCH | Delhi | DCP Neha Yadav says, "As soon as the Delhi Police received information about the passing away of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke's grandmother, officers approached him to convey this sad news and offered all possible assistance. They sensitively asked if he needed help with flights, phone calls, or anything else. They repeatedly asked if he wished to speak to his parents, but he declined...Regarding CJP, their past conduct showed a failure to adhere to previously given undertakings and local directives. When permission was granted previously, they did not abide by the law; the crowd they mobilized engaged in heavy stone-pelting, arson, and violence, causing significant damage to public property. Permission for the proposed sit-in protest at Janpath was denied due to the failure to follow prescribed procedures, a history of non-compliance with laws and guidelines, and the prevailing security and law-and-order situation. To ensure Delhi's security and protect the lives and property of its citizens, Section 133 BNSS was imposed in several areas of the city, prohibiting any form of gathering or protest. Abhijeet Dipke and two of their associates were detained on October 10 in connection with a call for a protest at Janpath as permission for the demonstration had not been granted"
— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2026
Over 100 Protesters Detained On Day Two
Over 100 protesters were detained on Sunday as the CJP-led agitation entered its second day amid heavy security deployment across the capital.
Protesters raised slogans while marching toward Jantar Mantar from various parts of the capital, with several seen being dragged into police buses.
Those detained included CJP supporters along with members of student organisations, such as the Students' Federation of India (SFI), All India Students' Association (AISA), and Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS). CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas was also among those detained, news agency PTI reported.
The detentions occurred on the same day the Supreme Court ordered that peaceful, unarmed protesters cannot be detained except through "procedure established by law".
The apex court directed authorities to ensure that metro and railway services in Delhi operate normally, internet connectivity remains undisturbed, and free movement of people is restored. Additionally, the court ordered the removal of prohibitory notices around the Supreme Court and other court complexes to ensure unhindered access to justice.
(With Inputs From PTI)