Many members of India's 'Cockroach' movement detained ahead of Delhi rally
· India · Reuters, The Guardian
India's 'Cockroach' movement said many of its members were detained by authorities ahead of a planned rally in Delhi. The group, associated with left-wing and civil society organisations, claimed the detentions were aimed at preventing the protest from taking place. Deepak Baliyan, a member of the movement, was released late at night after being held, according to movement sources. The exact number of detentions and the specific charges against those held were not disclosed in the report. The movement alleges coordinated action by police to suppress dissent before the rally.
Why it matters
The detentions raise concerns about restrictions on peaceful assembly and freedom of expression in Delhi. Activists and civil society groups view the actions as an attempt to intimidate and silence critics of the government ahead of public demonstrations.
Read the original report — Reuters
Join us on Telegram
Breaking news the moment it lands. At 10,000 members we ship the Android app.