CJP Tiranga March: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained from his residence on Friday ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest in Connaught Place in the national capital on October 16.

This marks the CJP leader's second detention in a single week. Dipke was previously detained immediately upon landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport from Mumbai for a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

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As soon as Dipke stepped out of the gate, the police stopped him and informed him that he was being taken into custody. When the police stopped him, Dipke asked them, "Why are you detaining me?" The police replied, "We are arresting you under preventive measures."

Abhijeet then said, "I'm not breaking any laws and I'm going alone, so why are you taking me?" The police said, "You can't go there," to which Abhijeet replied, "I'm not going there at all. Please tell me where to go."

Delhi Police Serves Notice To Abhijeet Dipke 

Hours before his detention, a police team reached Dipke's Delhi residence to issue a notice under Section 29 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978. The notice said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS were in force around the Connaught Place area, a major shopping hub in the heart of the city. It further warned that the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has not given permission for the proposed Tiranga Yatra, and if the CJP decides to go ahead with the march it would be considered a violation of the law and could invite action.

What Is Inside The Delhi Police Notice

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  • Reason for the Notice: Issued following directives from the Delhi High Court after calls were made on social media to gather at Connaught Place at 5 PM without legal permission.
  • Crowd and Road Risks: Connaught Place has a circular layout with limited entry and exit points. Large crowds create road blockages that are difficult to clear safely.
  • Losses to Local Businesses: Connaught Place is home to hundreds of shops, restaurants, hotels, banks, and offices. The notice states that a protest could disrupt business and income of over 1.5 million shop owners and workers.
  • Risks at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk connects the Blue and Yellow lines, handling over 200,000 daily passengers. Overcrowding could cause chaos and stampedes.
  • Traffic Jams Across Central Delhi: Gathering without permission on key roads blocks traffic across Central Delhi, violating Supreme Court directions to keep public roads clear.
  • Proximity to Sensitive Government Areas: Connaught Place is close to Parliament, the Central Secretariat, and foreign embassies. Crowds moving toward these sites create security concerns.
  • Blocking Emergency Services: Connaught Place's old buildings and narrow back lanes can block fire trucks and ambulances trying to reach nearby hospitals.
  • Active Prohibitory Orders: Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS are in place in Connaught Place and its surrounding areas. Violating these orders will lead to legal action under Section 22of the 3 BNSS.
  • Past Protest Violations: Police noted that during previous CJP rallies, organisers did not follow permit conditions, leading to traffic disruptions and property damage.
  • Ban on Rallies, Weapons, and Loudspeakers: Under Sections 29 to 33 of the Delhi Police Act, Dipke is ordered not to hold demonstrations, carry items usable as weapons, or use loudspeakers.
  • Protecting Normal Citizens: Organisers are instructed not to disrupt commuters, shopkeepers, travellers, and hospital patients.
  • CP Is Not an Authorised Protest Site: Police clarified that Connaught Place is not a designated protest area.
  • Supreme Court Precedent: Citing the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan vs. Union of India case, the notice states that public safety, traffic flow, and peace take priority over gatherings without permission.
  • Warning: Directs Dipke to obey the law and warns that holding a protest without permission will lead to legal action.