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When Women Officers Met the Plane: Delhi’s Tactic in the NEET Protest Crackdown

In July 2024 protests over the NEET paper leak turned violent, and two years later Delhi police used women officers to detain the founder of the Kaka Chouhan Janata Party and his associates as they stepped off an Air India flight from Mumbai.

When Women Officers Met the Plane: Delhi’s Tactic in the NEET Protest Crackdown
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Democracy News Live Desk
Date
10 Oct 2026
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The NEET Paper Leak Sparks Fury in Delhi

On July 20, 2024, demonstrations over the NEET paper leak controversy erupted in Delhi and quickly turned violent. The unrest involved participants opposing the NEET paper leak, and later Abhijeet Dipke and his associates were detained in connection with those events.

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Who Are the CJP Leaders Detained

Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Kaka Chouhan Janata Party (CJP). He was detained along with his associates Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranga.

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Delhi Police has communicated to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke about the demise of his grandmother. It is now up to him whether he wants to stay back and continue the protest under detention or fly back for the last rites: Delhi Police Sources https://t.co/NBuodb6NJn

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Why Delhi Police Chose Women Officers for the Arrest

When planning the apprehension of the CJP leaders, Delhi police deliberately opted to deploy women officers instead of their male counterparts. The decision was driven by the anticipation of a likely confrontation and the potential for violence to escalate, especially given the already heightened political tension surrounding the NEET issue. Authorities also noted the confined environment of the aircraft cabin, where a narrow space could make any physical altercation more dangerous.

On October 10, 2026, Abhijeet Dipke, Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranga arrived in Delhi on an Air India flight that had originated in Mumbai.

The Moment of Detention on the Air India Flight

On October 10, 2026, Abhijeet Dipke, Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranga arrived in Delhi on an Air India flight that had originated in Mumbai. As the plane touched down and passengers began to disembark, a team of women police officers moved in and detained the three individuals. The detention took place immediately upon landing, and the officers transferred the detainees to an undisclosed location without delay.

Echoes of Earlier Clashes with Male Officers

The use of women officers in this operation contrasts with earlier episodes in which male police personnel were accused of employing force and behaving improperly toward students who were trying to reach Parliament to protest the NEET paper leak.

Where Things Stand Now

After their removal from the aircraft, Abhijeet Dipke, Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranga were taken to a location that has not been made public.

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Offered To Help Abhijeet Dipke Return For Grandmother's Last Rites: Cops https://t.co/RnDPO4b4N6 https://t.co/jWD8pIUUpc

12:00 PM · 10 Oct 2026
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