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Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, was briefly detained by police at Marine Drive while protesting against the Election Commission of India. The incident occurred alongside planned protests by the Indian National Congress.
Why it matters
The event reflects ongoing political tensions and public dissatisfaction regarding the administration of election bodies in India.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was briefly detained at Marine Drive police station after police spotted him with placards along the iconic promenade.
Mr. Dipke had gathered at Marine Drive along with a group of supporters holding placards, an official said.
“A team which included a woman inspector approached Dipke and escorted him to Marine Drive police station in a van. The woman officer asked him about his identity and hometown during the ride to the police station,” the official said.
Published - October 02, 2026 07:48 am IST
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