CJP protesters enter gurdwara to evade police detention, don cockroach helmets
CJP protesters wearing cockroach-themed gear attempted to reach Jantar Mantar for a demonstration, leading to widespread detentions by Delhi Police. Some protesters sought refuge in a gurdwara to avoid arrest as police enforced prohibitory orders.
Why it matters
The use of symbolic protest gear and the choice of sanctuary spaces underscore the unconventional tactics used by the group to gain visibility despite police suppression.
NEW DELHI: Protesters wearing cockroach-antennae helmets, raising slogans and seeking refuge inside a gurdwara to evade detention marked the proposed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on Saturday.Delhi Police detained around 500 protesters attempting to reach Jantar Mantar, where the demonstration was scheduled to begin at 10:30 am, after denying permission for the gathering and enforcing prohibitory orders across the area.The demonstration was scheduled to begin at 10.30 am at Jantar Mantar, but police prevented protesters from reaching the site, citing prohibitory orders in the New Delhi area. Police had earlier denied permission for the gathering.According to police sources, protesters were detained from several locations, including near Regal Cinema in Connaught Place, Minto Bridge and Akashwani Bhawan.
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