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Indian court extends detention of 'Cockroach' movement protest leaders
An Indian court has ordered two leaders of the 'Cockroach' movement to remain in custody for an additional two days following their arrest for staging demonstrations at a historic protest site in violation of local restrictions.
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NEW DELHI - A court in India's capital has extended the detention of two prominent 'Cockroach' movement leaders after they were arrested last week for protesting at a historically significant venue despite an existing ban on demonstrations at the location.
The court's decision to keep the activists in custody for a further 48 hours was reported by local media outlets on Monday. The two leaders were taken into custody after they staged demonstrations at the site in apparent violation of restrictions governing its use.
The 'Cockroach' movement, known for its street-level activism and public demonstrations, has been increasingly active in organizing protests across India. The incident marks the latest instance of friction between the movement's leaders and local authorities over the right to demonstrate at sensitive locations.
Details regarding the specific charges against the detained activists or the reasons behind the ban at the protest venue were not immediately clarified by court officials. The case underscores ongoing tensions in India between protest movements and government restrictions on public assembly at certain historically or politically significant sites.