From euronews · Rory Elliott Armstrong · · 40s
Thousands detained in India protest
Police detain 'cockroach movement' leaders as protests intensify in New Delhi.
In brief
Police detain 'cockroach movement' leaders as protests intensify in New Delhi. India's election commissioner faces resignation demands after police detained 'cockroach movement' leaders during protests. Originally reported by euronews.
Cockroach movement protest
Hundreds of protesters defied heavy security in new delhi demanding election commissioner resignation.
Leaders detained
Cockroach janta party founder abhijeet dipke and two others detained before disembarking from flight.
Detainees denied legal access
Detainees denied access to lawyers and cut off from contact with others.
“They're being denied access to their lawyers and cut off from all contact with others”
Security clampdown
Delhi under strict security with tens of thousands of police deployed to stop protesters.
The big picture
India's election commissioner faces resignation demands after police detained 'cockroach movement' leaders during protests.
