# Police detain thousands in New Delhi amid crackdown on 'cockroach' movement

https://mins.news/en/item/94514

- euronews, 2026-10-10 14:06 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/10/thousands-detained-in-new-delhi-as-police-crack-down-on-cockroach-movement

> Police in New Delhi detained thousands, including Abhijeet Dipke, the “cockroach movement” leader, and two others. Hundreds of demonstrators continued protesting despite the extensive security operation.

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