Delhi Police detain at least 100 with criminal records in overnight ops. ahead of CJP protest
Delhi Police have detained over 100 individuals with criminal records ahead of a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party. The protest, which challenges the Election Commission, has been denied official permission, leading to significant security measures including internet curbs and transport disruptions.
Why it matters
The preemptive detentions and security restrictions highlight rising political tensions and the state's approach to managing public dissent in India.
Delhi Police have detained at least 100 people with criminal records in overnight operations across 15 districts, sources told The Hindu. They were allegedly suspected of joining Saturday’s (October 10, 2026) planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) at Jantar Mantar amid the ongoing Election Commission row.
At least 100 people with criminal records have been detained across 15 districts of the national capital as part of a preventive measure, the source added.
Earlier, the Delhi Police denied permission for the proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, citing alleged non-compliance with conditions agreed upon during an earlier demonstration. Joint Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Nupur Prasad said on Friday (October 9, 2026) that the permission was sought in the last minute while as per rules it should be sort atleast 10 days before the protest.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in