It is state-sponsored terrorism: Mamata Banerjee over extension of custody of 2 CJP leaders
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described the continued detention of Cockroach Janta Party co‑convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das as state‑sponsored terrorism. She claimed the two leaders are being held beyond legal limits and subjected to torture while in custody. Banerjee's remarks came after a court extended their detention, prompting criticism of the state’s handling of political detainees.