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CJP co‑coordinator Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka released from Tihar jail after bail
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 09:36 PM
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CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were freed from Tihar jail today after the court granted them bail.
Delhi police confirmed that Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, co‑coordinators of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), were taken out of Tihar jail on Tuesday. The two politicians had appeared before a Delhi court earlier in the day and were granted bail on the charges that led to their detention. Their release was recorded at the jail's exit gate, where officials verified their identities before allowing them to leave. No further details about the case or the conditions of bail were disclosed by the authorities. The incident underscores the ongoing legal challenges faced by members of emerging political outfits in the capital.
The Cockroach Janata Party, a relatively new political formation, has been vocal on several civic issues, but its leaders have occasionally come under scrutiny for alleged violations of law. Both Ranka and Das have denied any wrongdoing and said they will continue their political activities after securing bail. Their supporters gathered outside the jail to welcome them, holding placards bearing the party's emblem.
Legal experts note that bail in such cases is typically granted when the court is satisfied that the accused are not a flight risk and will cooperate with ongoing investigations. The Delhi court's decision to release the two CJP leaders reflects that assessment, though the investigation remains active.
The Cockroach Janata Party, a relatively new political formation, has been vocal on several civic issues, but its leaders have occasionally come under scrutiny for alleged violations of law. Both Ranka and Das have denied any wrongdoing and said they will continue their political activities after securing bail. Their supporters gathered outside the jail to welcome them, holding placards bearing the party's emblem.
Legal experts note that bail in such cases is typically granted when the court is satisfied that the accused are not a flight risk and will cooperate with ongoing investigations. The Delhi court's decision to release the two CJP leaders reflects that assessment, though the investigation remains active.