Indian police detain ‘cockroach’ movement founder Abhijeet Dipke
Summary
Police in Delhi detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other movement leaders ahead of a protest demanding the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner. Authorities had banned the demonstration, and the group said its leaders were stopped after arriving at the airport.
Key Points
- Police in Delhi detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke before a planned protest.
- The protest was calling for the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner.
- CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were also detained after landing at the Delhi airport.