Jailed for Entering Banned Protest Site: India's 'Cockroach' Leaders

Two leaders from Delhi's Cockroach Janta Party find themselves behind bars. Their transgression: stepping into a prohibited protest area.

By Samuel Ngoma — Ground Report · October 14, 2026 at 8:51 a.m.

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In Delhi, two leaders from the Cockroach Janta Party are spending five days in jail. They were arrested after entering a protest site that authorities have banned.

This development, reported by Al Jazeera, has drawn mixed reactions. Some citizens express concern that the leaders were simply exercising their right to protest, while others believe the law should be upheld without exceptions.

Officials maintain that the area is off-limits for demonstrations to prevent disruptions and maintain public order. Supporters of the detained leaders insist their actions were peaceful.

Jailed for Entering Banned Protest Site: India's 'Cockroach' Leaders

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