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Delhi braces for more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released

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What happened

Police say they will keep restricting access to the city centre after 7,000 people were detained and released on Saturday.

Key facts

  • Police say they will keep restricting access to the city centre after 7,000 people were detained and released on Saturday.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:10:49 UTC.

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  1. India detains 'cockroach' movement leaders in bid to thwart election protest

  2. India protests: New 'cockroach' movement leader named

  3. 'No breach of peace for one year': Delhi court's condition for release of Team CJP

  4. India court orders release of 'cockroach' movement leaders after detention

  5. ‘We cannot let this become normal’: Neha Bora on Delhi protest crackdown

  6. Delhi braces for more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released

  7. 'Restore internet, metro, free movement': SC on Delhi protest crackdown - top quotes

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India protests: New 'cockroach' movement leader named

Indian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday, the group said, ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission that prompted strict security measures.

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