Delhi police detain 'Cockroach' leaders, block protest over voter lists
AI-generated briefing · First published
Authorities detained CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and hundreds of protesters in New Delhi on 10 October to stop an unauthorised rally demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other leaders on arrival in New Delhi on 10 October, along with hundreds of protesters, to prevent an unauthorised rally at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list manipulation. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Authorities deployed up to 43,000 security personnel, suspended internet services, cancelled trains and closed dozens of metro stations. Opposition figures including Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Shashi Tharoor condemned the crackdown as repressive, while the BJP accused opponents of inciting tension. [1] [2] [3] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Sources
- India: Delhi braces for Cockroach protest amid strict curbs
DW English · · Full text
- Indian police detain 'Cockroach' movement founder and dozens of protesters in New Delhi. Follow live.
DW English · · Excerpt
- Indian authorities crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in central Delhi. Follow live.
DW English · · Excerpt
- India protest live: ‘Cockroach’ leaders detained; New Delhi in lockdown
Al Jazeera · · Full text
- India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest
France 24 English · · Full text
- ‘How can you stop these kids?’ Indian capital on lockdown before protests
Al Jazeera · · Excerpt
- 'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest
BBC World · · Full text
- India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders detained; New Delhi in lockdown
Al Jazeera · · Excerpt