WorldPingIndian 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 triggered strict security measures.
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India’s Cockroach Janta Party leaders have allegedly been detained after landing in New Delhi to lead a mass protest.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingThe leaders of India's "Cockroach" movement have been detained by police, along with scores of protesters, in a major crackdown to stop a mass demonstration.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky News
WorldPingPolice detained dozens of protesters, including movement leaders, in the Indian capital on Saturday as authorities deployed thousands of security personnel, suspended transport and telecommunications services, and imposed sweeping restrictions to thw…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke among hundreds detained before protest to demand the election chief quit.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingIndian authorities have launched a major security crackdown in New Delhi, detaining thousands of protesters who intended to hold a mass demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR
The Cockroach Janta Party wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to quit over changes to voter lists.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
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