CJP Leader Ashutosh Ranka Detained in Guwahati Ahead of Volunteer Meet

Ashutosh Ranka, the chief of the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation, was detained by police in Guwahati on Thursday morning. The arrest occurred just hours before the party’s first regional volunteers’ meeting scheduled for later that day.

According to police statements, Ranka was taken into custody at a local station, but the authorities did not disclose the exact charges or reasons for the detention. The party has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.

The meeting, which was to be held at a community hall in the city, was expected to bring together volunteers from across Assam to discuss campaign strategies and local issues. The detention of the party’s chief has raised concerns among party members and supporters about potential disruptions to the event.

Police officials have assured that the authorities will cooperate with the party to ensure the meeting proceeds safely. However, no further details have been released at this time.