Fifth Day of Judicial Custody
Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka continue in Tihar Jail on the fifth day of their five-day judicial remand. Remanded October 14 after SEM finding of repeated bond breach and trespass at de-notified Jantar Mantar site.
Current Status
- Inmate numbers logged: Das 3752 (Jail 2, Ward 3), Ranka 1784 (Jail 4, Ward 15).
- High-security protocol applied; no day-time release with general inmates.
- CJP legal team filed fresh SEM petition October 17 seeking immediate release. Hearing expected October 18.
"Whole country once again demand to immediate release of Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das." — @CJP_for_India, 18 October 2026.
Parallel Developments
- Abhijeet Dipke released October 17 on conditional peace bond after preventive detention ahead of Lehra Do Tiranga call at Connaught Place.
- Kapil Sibal consulted; legal action threatened against continued custody if no release by 18 October.
- Further SEM enquiry on the original matter listed for 19 October.
Direct Demands
- Immediate release of Das and Ranka from Tihar.
- Withdrawal of preventive measures restricting Tiranga assemblies.
- Accountability for alleged delays in bond-breach proceedings.