Delhi tightens security as political party plans major demonstration

NEW DELHI — Security forces implemented heightened measures across Delhi on October 10, 2026, as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) prepared to stage a major public demonstration. Barricades were erected on key routes leading to Jantar Mantar, a traditional protest venue in central Delhi, while police deployment was significantly increased across the city.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and several senior party members were taken into custody after arriving at Delhi's airport, preventing them from reaching the planned protest site. The detentions occurred as political activists attempted to enter the capital for the scheduled demonstration.

Before being taken into custody, Dipke recorded and shared video footage from inside the aircraft on social media, documenting the detention process. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions between the political organization and law enforcement authorities in the capital.

The heightened security operations reflected government concerns about potential disruptions. The exact nature of the planned protest and the stated grievances of the CJP were not immediately specified in official statements. Similar demonstrations and security preparations were reported across other parts of the country as part of broader political developments.