# India detains ‘cockroach’ movement leaders ahead of election protest

https://mins.news/en/item/94334

- France 24, 2026-10-10 09:18 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261010-india-detains-cockroach-leaders-ahead-of-election-protest

> Indian police detained the head of the satirical online “cockroach” movement on Saturday, according to the group. The detention came ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission, prompting strict security measures.

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