NEW DELHI — Large crowds filled the streets of New Delhi, waving Indian flags as demonstrations escalated in the capital city. The gatherings coincide with rising political tensions and heightened security measures across the region.
Ahead of a planned rally by the "cockroach" movement, Indian police detained the group's founder, Dipke, according to video footage and reports. Authorities also closed down a prominent New Delhi park in anticipation of the demonstration. Concurrently, supporters of CJP gathered in Mumbai’s Azad Maidan to express solidarity with arrested activists while holding the national tricolor.
The unfolding events have prompted widespread coverage, including high-profile statements regarding the unrest and ongoing detentions across multiple major Indian cities.