What Puducherry Police said over visit to Saurav Das’ home: ‘Routine Independence Day eve drill’
Das alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party-backed (BJP) government in Puducherry was ‘intimidating’ his family and claimed that the action was not in keeping with the character of the Union Territory government.
On the eve of Independence Day, the Puducherry Police conducted a routine security drill at the residence of CJP co-convenor Saurav Das, according to the police. Das alleged that the visit was an attempt to intimidate his family, claiming it was being orchestrated by the Union government. The police dismissed these accusations, stating that the visit was part of ongoing security measures to check for any new occupants in the region, particularly in areas frequented by VIPs.
Police officer Nithya Radhakrishnan confirmed that the police were verifying the presence of foreign nationals in the area, as per official guidelines. Das's family, who lives in a VIP-heavy area, believes the questioning was targeted due to his son's involvement in protests in Delhi. Despite the incident, Das vowed not to be deterred, emphasizing his commitment to the political process.
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