New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) co-convenor Saurav Das alleged that Puducherry Police visited his family's residence and subjected them to questioning, claiming that his family was being 'intimidated' at the 'behest of the Union government.'

The police rejected the charges and said the visit to the house was part of routine security drill ahead of Independence Day this weekend.

In a post on X, Das questioned the police action, asking who had ordered the visit and the reason behind it.

"Two hours ago, the Pondicherry Police showed up at my family's home and subjected them to all kinds of questioning. Why this harassment, @PuducheryPolice? Who ordered this and for what purpose? Is this the legal procedure?" Das wrote....