The scale of the crackdown underscored the authorities' determination to disrupt a fast-growing protest campaign that has mobilized thousands of young people.
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Founder of India's 'Cockroach' movement among hundreds detained amid mass protest
India detains 'cockroach' movement leaders in bid to thwart election protest
India detains thousands of "Cockroach" movement youth protesters in crackdown
India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest
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WorldPingIndian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday as hundreds of protesters demanding the election commissioner's resignation gathered in New Delhi despite a heavy security crackdown.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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 prompted strict security measures.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingPolice detained more than 2,000 protesters and the founder of the "cockroach" youth movement in Delhi on Saturday as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a rally demanding the resignation of India's election chief.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingIndian police detained Abhijeet Dipke, head of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, on Saturday ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission, the party said.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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. Our correspondent Navodita Kumari tells us more.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingThe leaders of India's "Cockroach" movement have been detained by police, along with hundreds of protesters, in a major crackdown to stop a mass demonstration.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky News
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