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Chief Justice Ashutosh Ranka and Team Detained in Guwahati Over School Exposé
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 01:32 PM
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Ashutosh Ranka, identified as CJP, and his associates were taken into custody in Guwahati, with officials suggesting the move is linked to a planned expose on school conditions that allegedly unsettles Assam’s chief minister.
Ashutosh Ranka, described in the report as the Chief Justice of a prominent body, was detained by police in Guwahati along with several members of his team. The arrests were carried out early on Wednesday, and the individuals were taken to a local police station for questioning.
According to sources, the detention is connected to a forthcoming investigation that Ranka’s team intended to publish about conditions in schools across Assam. The report is said to contain material that could portray the state government's education policies in a negative light.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam’s chief minister, has been quoted as expressing concern that the expose could damage the government's image. Police officials, however, declined to comment on the specifics of the case, citing ongoing investigations.
Legal experts note that detaining a senior figure such as Ranka raises questions about press freedom and the handling of investigative work in the state. The matter is expected to attract further scrutiny from civil society groups and opposition parties.
The detained individuals remain in custody pending further legal proceedings, and no formal charges have been disclosed as of now.
According to sources, the detention is connected to a forthcoming investigation that Ranka’s team intended to publish about conditions in schools across Assam. The report is said to contain material that could portray the state government's education policies in a negative light.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam’s chief minister, has been quoted as expressing concern that the expose could damage the government's image. Police officials, however, declined to comment on the specifics of the case, citing ongoing investigations.
Legal experts note that detaining a senior figure such as Ranka raises questions about press freedom and the handling of investigative work in the state. The matter is expected to attract further scrutiny from civil society groups and opposition parties.
The detained individuals remain in custody pending further legal proceedings, and no formal charges have been disclosed as of now.