The ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP) has sought permission from the Kolkata Police headquarters to hold a rally in Kolkata. An email requesting permission for the rally, scheduled for next Friday, has been received by the Kolkata Police, sources said.
The email was sent by a member of the Cockroach Janata Party to the Joint Commissioner of Police (Headquarters) and the Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime).
Police have identified the sender as Dedipya Gangopadhyay, who claims to be a member of the party. The email states that the rally is scheduled for July 24 at 4 pm and informs the police that approximately 1,500 people are expected to participate in the protest march.
However, the police are currently scrutinising the email and have tasked the Cyber Cell with the job to find out whether the outfit had actually sent the letter or if the matter is a hoax.
“An email was received on the 19th, but the request contained within it was rejected by Lalbazar. Another email arrived on the 21st, requesting permission for a CJP rally from College Street to Rani Rashmoni Avenue on the 24th,” a senior Kolkata Police official stated.
Kolkata Police headquarters have declined to comment on whether permission for the rally will be granted, as the matter regarding the email is currently under investigation.
Meanwhile, the Kolkata Police are taking strict precautions to prevent any untoward incident similar to those that unfolded in Delhi, prompting all departments of the Kolkata police force to be alert.
Officials have warned that no leniency will be shown to anyone attempting to create chaos by organising a rally without permission.
Recently, a protest by the Cockroach Janata Party in Delhi led to a violent clash betwen police and those partipating in the rally.
Originating at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the movement has now spread across the country. Following the events in Delhi, the CJP is reportedly planning to call for similar such protest in other cities as well.