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AISA’s Neha Bora released from preventive detention, Abhijeet Dipke to face magistrate

AISA’s Neha Bora released from preventive detention, Abhijeet Dipke to face magistrate

Delhi Police apprehended Abhijeet Dipke, leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), and Neha Bora, president of the All India Students Association (AISA), on Saturday under preventive measures on October 16.Dipke's whereabouts became a concern when his family, lawyers, and party members failed to reach him for over 10 hours following his arrest prior to the Lehra Do Tiranga protest.Bora was released early Saturday following standard procedures under the Delhi Police Act; however, Dipke was ordered to appear before a special executive magistrate court.Detained from Jhandewalan en route to Connaught Place, Dipke's legal representatives and party members have been unable to establish contact with him since his capture.

CJP has accused the police of kidnapping him, alleging that his family and legal team have not been able to reach him for more than 10 hours since his detention.CJP has publicly stated that they have not received any information regarding Dipke's whereabouts since his arrest and have demanded answers from the police. The party also requested information on the legal grounds for his preventive detention.CJP's leaders have urged the police to disclose details about the detention, the legal provisions employed, and the rationale behind Dipke's arrest.

AISA's lawyers managed to locate Bora at the RK Puram police station around midnight, claiming she had been transferred between various locations in Delhi.CPI(ML) Liberation has called for the immediate release of Dipke, Bora, and other detained protesters, while Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas from CPI(M) has urged the police to reveal the location of those detained and clarify the grounds for their detention around 150 individuals were detained to maintain order and ensure smooth traffic flow.

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