India's "Cockroach Party" leaders released from detention

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Three leaders of India's Cockroach Janata Party, a youth movement, were released Sunday, a day after they were detained ahead of protests against a contentious revision of voter lists.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:01:58 UTC.

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

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  3. India's "Cockroach Party" leaders released from detention

  4. Delhi sees more protests as freed 'cockroach' group's leaders vow to fight on

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  6. Pakistan's president suspends provincial government led by Khan’s party ahead of march

  7. India's 'Cockroach' protest movement leaders freed from detention, vow to continue demonstrations

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