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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke slams Assam team detention, warns Himanta Sarma
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 09:01 PM
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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke condemned the recent detention of his team members in Assam and warned that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma could arrest anyone associated with the organization.
A team of the civil society platform Citizens' Justice Party (CJP) was taken into custody by Assam police earlier this week, prompting a sharp response from the organization’s founder, Abhijeet Dipke. The detention, which officials said was related to a pending investigation, has raised concerns among human‑rights observers about the space for dissent in the state.
Dipke, speaking to the media after the arrests, said, “Himanta can arrest us all,” referring to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He added that the move appeared aimed at silencing critics of the state government and warned that further actions could target other civil‑society members.
The CJP, known for filing public interest litigations and monitoring government accountability, has not disclosed the exact number of its members detained. No formal charges have been made public, and the organization is seeking legal recourse to secure the release of its staff.
State authorities have declined to comment on the specifics of the case, stating that the police are following standard procedures. The incident adds to a growing list of confrontations between activist groups and the Assam administration, highlighting the delicate balance between law enforcement and civil liberties.
Legal experts suggest that any prolonged detention without clear charges could be challenged in court, potentially setting a precedent for how activist groups are treated in the region.
Dipke, speaking to the media after the arrests, said, “Himanta can arrest us all,” referring to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He added that the move appeared aimed at silencing critics of the state government and warned that further actions could target other civil‑society members.
The CJP, known for filing public interest litigations and monitoring government accountability, has not disclosed the exact number of its members detained. No formal charges have been made public, and the organization is seeking legal recourse to secure the release of its staff.
State authorities have declined to comment on the specifics of the case, stating that the police are following standard procedures. The incident adds to a growing list of confrontations between activist groups and the Assam administration, highlighting the delicate balance between law enforcement and civil liberties.
Legal experts suggest that any prolonged detention without clear charges could be challenged in court, potentially setting a precedent for how activist groups are treated in the region.