Brief
Delhi police detain CJP leaders and block protest at Jantar Mantar
Over 7,000 demonstrators were held, but most were released later, while security forces remained on high alert.
By Felo News Desk · Published
New Delhi – On Saturday, the Union government moved to prevent a planned Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, detaining more than 7,000 participants, including four former chief ministers and the party’s founder, Abhijeet Dipke.
What happened
Police intercepted Dipke, along with Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, inside their aircraft shortly after it landed at IGI Airport. The three were held while the rest of the crowd, estimated at over 7,000, faced mass detentions across Delhi. By evening, Delhi police released all detainees except the three CJP leaders. Metro services resumed, but security measures and traffic restrictions were announced for the following Sunday.
What the reports add
The article notes that nearly 35,000 paramilitary personnel, including Border Security Force units, were deployed in Delhi‑NCR. Internet access was suspended in central Delhi, and 45 Metro stations were shut. The United Nations Human Rights Council expressed concern over the mass detentions, urging respect for the right to peaceful assembly.
What was said
Ajinkya Shinde, the CJP’s national organisation in‑charge, told deccanchronicle.com, “The government must have thought we will return home after the detentions today. This fear of Modi, Shah shows we have won half the fight.” He urged supporters to gather at Jantar Mantar on Sunday despite police warnings. The UN Human Rights Council said, “We are concerned by reports of mass detentions in India of demonstrators before and during the large‑scale demonstrations in Delhi.”
How it came about
The crackdown follows a series of CJP actions, including a protest at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Oct 2 and a large‑scale march planned for Jantar Mantar that police had denied permission for. Earlier coverage by Felo News highlighted the deployment of tens of thousands of security forces ahead of the protest and the denial of entry to Bangla Sahib Gurdwara for sheltering demonstrators.
Key facts
- CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and two members were detained at IGI Airport on Oct 10, 2026. (deccanchronicle.com)
- More than 7,000 protesters, including four former chief ministers, were detained. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Nearly 35,000 paramilitary and police personnel were deployed across Delhi‑NCR. (deccanchronicle.com)
- The United Nations Human Rights Council expressed concern over the mass detentions. (deccanchronicle.com)
Sources
- [1] deccanchronicle.com — originally reported as “Union Govt Goes All In To Thwart CJP Protest Planned On Saturday”
