CJP spokesperson Saurav Das accuses Puducherry police of intimidating his family
CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said Puducherry police visited his home and questioned relatives, alleging the move was meant to silence him.
Saurav Das, who serves as the chief spokesperson for the Cockroach Janta Party, alleged that officials of the Puducherry Police conducted a visit to his family home and subjected his relatives to questioning. He described the operation as an attempt to coerce him into remaining silent about political matters. Das further accused the BJP-led government in Puducherry of orchestrating the harassment at the direction of the Union government.
No police response was provided in the report. The incident highlights tensions between the regional party and the ruling administration in the Union Territory. Das used the phrase "acting like goondas" to characterize the police conduct. The claim was reported on August 12, 2026.
Why it matters
The allegation suggests political pressure and possible misuse of law enforcement against opposition members.
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