Three men were arrested in Assam’s Lakhimpur district after allegedly attempting to organise a protest in support of the nationwide CJP (Cockroach Janta Party) movement. The arrests have sparked debate over the balance between public order and the right to peaceful protest.
What happened?
- The three arrested men are Monjur Rahman (23), Ashraful Islam (21) and Abdul Kashem (23) all from Islampur village in Lakhimpur district.
- Police alleged they created a WhatsApp group to mobilise support for a planned protest linked to the nationwide CJP movement.
- According to police, messages in the group allegedly encouraged creating a “Nepal like situation” which authorities viewed as a threat to public order.
Police Action
- The three men were arrested after police denied permission for the proposed demonstration.
- They were booked under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 152, which relates to acts alleged to endanger the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
- A court reportedly declined the police request for custody and instead remanded the accused to judicial custody.
Families Response
- Family members said the three men had sought police permission before planning the protest and intended to hold a peaceful demonstration in support of the student-led movement.
- They questioned the arrests and maintained that no protest had actually taken place.
Why it Matters
- The arrests have become part of the wider national debate surrounding the CJP protests.
- Supporters have raised concerns about restrictions on peaceful assembly, while police say the action was taken to prevent possible law and order issues.
