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Indian police detain 'Cockroach' protest leaders in Delhi

Authorities restrict movement and internet access ahead of planned demonstration against election commission.

New York Editorial News Desk October 11, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other leaders detained upon arrival in Delhi.
  • Over 43,000 police and security personnel deployed across the city.
  • Internet services suspended in central Delhi.

Indian authorities have detained key leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as they arrived in Delhi ahead of a planned protest. Abhijeet Dipke, the party's founder, and two other leaders were arrested before disembarking from their flight.

The police have deployed over 43,000 personnel across Delhi to enforce security measures, including road barricades and restricted access to public transport. Internet services have also been suspended in central Delhi to limit communication.

The protest, organized by the CJP, is aimed at opposing the revision of voter lists and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party's leaders had called for a rally that was not authorized by the police.

In response to the crackdown, the CJP has appointed an interim leader, Ajinkya Shinde, to continue the protest. The party has also urged supporters to gather at Jantar Mantar, the designated protest site, despite the heavy security presence.

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