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.
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