New Delhi: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has been booked along with party worker Ajinkya Shinde and other CJP members after a controversy over their visit to a government school in Maharashtra's Latur district.
An FIR was registered at Ausa police station following a complaint by a teacher of Zilla Parishad Urdu School at Jawali, near Ausa. The complainant alleged that Dipke and his associates entered the school premises without permission, disrupted official work and threatened teachers.
What Are the Charges Against Abhijeet Dipke?
Police have registered the case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The charges include:
- Section 132: Assault or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from performing official duties.
- Section 329(3): House trespass.
- Section 351(2): Criminal intimidation.
- Section 356(2): Criminal defamation.
According to the FIR, Dipke and his associates allegedly entered the school without approval from authorities and interacted with students while questioning the condition of the school.
Allegations Over School Visit
The complaint stated that the CJP members' actions caused disruption to educational activities and government work. The group reportedly recorded videos of their visit and interactions with students, which were later shared on social media.
The complainant also alleged that Dipke made claims against the school and threatened disciplinary action against teachers, including suspension.
CJP's 'School Thik Karo' Campaign
The incident comes amid CJP's ongoing 'School Thik Karo' campaignlaunched on August 15. Under the campaign, party members have been visiting government schools to highlight issues related to infrastructure and education facilities.
The campaign started from Dipke's native village in Hingoli, after which CJP teams visited several government schools across different states.
Previous Controversies During Campaign
The campaign has faced opposition in some places. A CJP team had earlier alleged that it was attacked during a visit to a government school in Jaipur.
In Mumbai, civic authorities also restricted CJP volunteers from entering municipal schools without prior permission.
Following the FIR, police are investigating the allegations against Abhijeet Dipke and other accused persons. The case has sparked a debate over the limits of public campaigns and inspections of government institutions without official permission.