# India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement chief detained ahead of major protest

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- France 24, 2026-10-10 06:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20261010-india-s-cockroach-movement-chief-detained-ahead-of-major-protest

> Police in the Indian capital detained dozens of protesters, including movement leaders, on Saturday. Authorities deployed thousands of security personnel, suspended transport and telecom services, and imposed sweeping restrictions to stop a youth-led demonstration calling for the country’s election chief to resign.

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