South China Morning PostHong Kong· English
Indian police detain ‘cockroach’ movement leader ahead of New Delhi protest
Reported by 21 outlets from 13 countries, in 6 languages, between 13 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.

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Indian police detained leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party in India. Two leaders were reportedly jailed for five days by an Indian court following protests in central Delhi. These demonstrations demanded the resignation of the election chief and occurred amid a crackdown by authorities.
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- Indian police detain ‘cockroach’ movement leader ahead of New Delhi protest Headline of the event's most representative article · South China Morning Post, 16 Oct 2026
- Where it happened: New Delhi, India. See on the map
- Reported by 21 outlets from 13 countries, in 6 languages, between 13 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.32 articles · See all headlines
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France 24 (ES)France· Spanish
India: líderes del "Partido de las Cucarachas" fueron detenidos por protestar en sitio histórico
Le360Morocco· French
Manifestations en Inde: deux chefs des «cafards» placés en détention
صحيفة الخليجUnited Arab Emirates· Arabic
الشرطة الهندية تحذر «حركة الصراصير» من الاحتجاج
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- First article seen: “India: líderes del "Partido de las Cucarachas" fueron detenidos por protestar en sitio histórico”
- Covered by 10 outlets
- 10 new outlets, including “India’s ‘cockroach’ movement leaders detained in jail for five days”
- 2 new outlets, including “Uttarakhand Murder Victim's Parents, Congress Leaders Detained Amid Protest”
- 8 new outlets, including “Mouvement des « cafards » en Inde : 20 000 arrestations mais les manifestations se poursuivent”
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21 outlets · 32 articles
BBC NewsUnited Kingdom· English
India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown
Daily MaverickSouth Africa· English
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement leaders detained in jail for five days, party and police say
DawnPakistan· English
Top leaders of India's Cockroach Janta Party sent to jail after protest
India closes down New Delhi park ahead of 'cockroach' movement rally
Financial TimesUnited Kingdom· English
India police detain ‘Cockroach’ leader again to head off new protests
France 24 (ES)France· Spanish, Arabic, French, English
India: líderes del "Partido de las Cucarachas" fueron detenidos por protestar en sitio histórico
الهند: "حزب الصراصير" يواصل الاحتجاجات بعد اعتقال اثنين من قادته
Inde : deux dirigeants du Parti des Cafards arrêtés après un week-end de manifestations
India’s Cockroach movement: Protesters bypass internet blackout with Bluetooth
Inde : Les manifestants s'organisent pour contourner les coupures internet
Indian authorities heighten security, close park ahead of 'cockroach' movement rally
Inde : New Delhi quadrillée par la police avant une nouvelle manifestation des "cafards"
India detiene a los líderes del movimiento juvenil de las "Cucarachas" en nuevas protestas electorales
India detains top 'cockroach' leader as hundreds protest in capital
NPRUnited States· English
Crowds throng New Delhi and wave Indian flags amid escalating protests
South China Morning PostHong Kong· English
Indian police detain ‘cockroach’ movement leader ahead of New Delhi protest
Sud OuestFrance· French
Mouvement des « cafards » en Inde : 20 000 arrestations mais les manifestations se poursuivent
The GuardianUnited Kingdom· English
India's Cockroach protesters defy Modi's crackdown - The Latest
The Kathmandu PostNepal· English
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement leaders detained in jail for five days
The New ArabUnited Kingdom· English
Indian police warn 'Cockroach' movement founder over protest
TRT WorldTürkiye· English
India jails youth protest leaders for five days after New Delhi demonstration
India cracks down on protesters demanding resignation of poll chief
صحيفة الخليجUnited Arab Emirates· Arabic
الهند.. حبس 2 من قادة «حزب الصراصير» 5 أيام
الشرطة الهندية تحذر «حركة الصراصير» من الاحتجاج
星島頭條Hong Kong· Chinese
印度1.3億選民消失風波|示威一周未停竭 蟑螂人民黨領袖被「預防性拘捕」
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