CJP demands immediate release of Ashutosh Ranka and detained volunteers in Guwahati

The Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court (CJP) has publicly urged the authorities in Assam to free Ashutosh Ranka, a co-convenor of a youth organization, along with a group of volunteers who were taken into custody in Guwahati. The demand was made in a statement released to the media, citing concerns over due process and the right to peaceful assembly.

According to reports, the volunteers were detained during a recent gathering in Guwahati, though details of the incident remain limited. The CJP emphasized that any arrest must be backed by clear legal justification and that the individuals involved should be afforded immediate access to legal counsel.

The call for release adds pressure on local law enforcement agencies, which have not yet provided a formal response. Observers note that the situation underscores ongoing tensions between civil society groups and state authorities in the region.