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

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An Indian court ordered the release of three leaders of the viral "cockroach" movement on Sunday, a day after their detention ahead of protests over alleged irregularities in voter-roll revisions.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:45:41 UTC.

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  1. Founder of India's 'Cockroach' movement among hundreds detained amid mass protest

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

  3. India detains thousands of "Cockroach" movement youth protesters in crackdown

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

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

  6. All 22 Indian crew rescued and safe after incident off UAE coast, Consulate says

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

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24