Delhi Police has registered an FIR against unidentified people over the alleged threatening of a Special Executive Magistrate handling a bail-related case involving CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Sourav Das. The reported incident also prevented a scheduled hearing on the leaders' judicial custody.
The hearing was due to take place on Sunday. Police have not identified anyone in connection with the alleged threat, and an investigation is underway.
Hearing disrupted after alleged threat
According to police sources, action was taken after the magistrate was allegedly threatened. The proceedings concerning Ranka and Das could not take place after the matter came to light.
The case concerns the continued custody of the two leaders. The FIR names unidentified people, while investigators work to establish who allegedly issued the threat.
Arrests after Jantar Mantar protest
Police detained Ranka and Das with other CJP workers during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar on 13 October. A special court sent both leaders to Tihar jail for 5 days of judicial custody on 14 October.
Both leaders remain in jail, according to the available information. Officials said they had crossed a closed gate to reach the protest site. Jantar Mantar had not been notified as a protest venue at that time, officials added.
CJP had warned of legal action
CJP said on Saturday that it had sought legal advice from senior lawyer Kapil Sibal. The organisation had warned that it would pursue legal action if the two leaders were not released by Sunday.
CJP has been protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The alleged threat to the magistrate has now added a separate police investigation to the developments surrounding the leaders' custody.
Conclusion
The immediate verified development is the FIR against unidentified people after the alleged threat, while the judicial-custody hearing for Ashutosh Ranka and Sourav Das could not proceed and the police investigation continues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What has Delhi Police registered?
Delhi Police has registered an FIR against unidentified people over the alleged threat to a Special Executive Magistrate.
Q. Who are the leaders named in the case?
The case involves CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Sourav Das.
Q. Why was the judicial-custody hearing not held?
The hearing could not take place after the alleged threat to the magistrate came to light.
Q. When were Ranka and Das detained?
Police detained them during a Jantar Mantar protest on 13 October.
Q. Where are the two leaders being held?
They were sent to Tihar jail for 5 days of judicial custody and remain in jail, according to the available information.
