Delhi Police Crack Down on 'Cockroach' Protest, Hundreds Detained

Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded in Delhi as authorities moved to suppress the latest demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party. The group, which began as a satirical movement in May, has gained traction in response to a remark by India's Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared jobless youngsters to 'cockroaches.' The protest's leader, Abhijeet Dipke, was reportedly among hundreds detained since Friday evening. Dipke had publicly stated his willingness to go to jail for the cause, underscoring the group's commitment to highlighting the plight of unemployed youth in India. The crackdown has raised concerns about freedom of assembly and the government's response to peaceful dissent. The Cockroach Janta Party's rise reflects growing frustration among young Indians over economic opportunities and has struck a chord with many who feel marginalized by the system.