Assam Police Detain CJP Leader Ashutosh Ranka and Volunteers at Guwahati Meet‑up

Assam Police detained Ashutosh Ranka, leader of the Cockroach Janta Party, and several party volunteers during a scheduled meet‑up in Guwahati. The detention occurred while the group was holding a peaceful discussion on improving the state’s education system. CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke posted on X that lawyers waiting outside the police location were barred from entering and that the detainees were being taken to an unknown place. Ranka had arrived in Guwahati the day before and was expected to meet supporters that afternoon. In a tweet, Ranka accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of sending police ahead whenever he feels threatened, adding that Sarma fears the party will expose issues in Assam’s schools, the Kaziranga National Park and the state’s alleged "man‑made" floods. The Kaziranga controversy centres on the state government’s proposal to shrink the Eco‑Sensitive Zone around the park from the standard 10‑kilometre buffer to a site‑specific zone of one to three kilometres. CJP reiterated that its volunteers were detained despite the meeting being non‑violent and said the party will continue its campaign for a better education system. The incident has drawn attention to tensions between the ruling party and emerging opposition groups ahead of upcoming elections. The story remains developing, with further updates expected.