# Delhi Police Detain 6,000 Amid CJP Protest

> Delhi police detained 6,000 people as Cockroach Janta Party protests over electoral roll revisions.
- Title: Delhi Police Detain 6,000 Amid CJP Protest · Financialexpress
- Summary: Delhi police detained 6,000 people as Cockroach Janta Party protests over electoral roll revisions. Delhi police detained 6,000 people during a Cockroach…
- Keywords: delhi, cocks, gyanesh kumar, election commission, special intensive revision, cjp protest, metro stations, police detention, business, money, news, Police
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/india-news/6000-detained-45-metro-stations-shut-amid-cjp-protest-what-happened-in-delhi-today/4358362
- Author: Ajay Joseph
- Published: 2026-10-10T17:51:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: delhi, cocks, ce, gyanesh kumar, election commission, special intensive revision, cjp protest, metro stations, police detention, business, money, news
## Delhi protest restrictions
Delhi police enforced security restrictions ahead of Cockroach Janta Party protest on Saturday.
## 6,000 detained by 7pm
Around 6,000 people detained across Delhi by 7pm Saturday with many picked up before reaching protest site.
## CJP demands CEC resignation
Cockroach Janta Party demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar resign over electoral roll revision irregularities.
## CJP leaders detained
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and leaders detained inside aircraft after landing at Delhi airport.
## Supreme Court hearing
Supreme Court to hear plea seeking contempt action against authorities for metro restrictions.
## UNHRC expresses concern
UN Human Rights Office expressed concern over reported detentions of demonstrators and journalists.
## 25,000 police deployed
Around 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed across Delhi for security arrangements.
## Metro stations closed
45 metro stations shut after 25-hour closure due to CJP protest restrictions.
## Traffic disruptions
Traffic congestion spread across central Delhi with 70 roadblocks reported by 11:30am.
## Key takeaway

Delhi police detained 6,000 people during a Cockroach Janta Party protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.