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Hundreds of 'Cockroach' Youth Protesters Set for New Delhi Rally Despite Mass Detentions
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🗓 10 Oct 2026, 05:17 AM
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The 'Cockroach' youth movement plans a large rally in New Delhi on Saturday, with its leader vowing to proceed even as thousands of supporters are detained, demanding the resignation of a senior Facebook official.
New Delhi is preparing for a sizable demonstration scheduled for Saturday, organized by the self‑styled 'Cockroach' youth movement. The group's leader has publicly affirmed that the rally will go ahead, even though law‑enforcement agencies have detained what he claims are thousands of its members in the days leading up to the event.
The protesters intend to gather at a central location in the capital, though exact details of the assembly point have not been disclosed. Their primary demand is the resignation of a senior official linked to Facebook, a demand that has drawn attention from both political observers and digital rights activists.
Authorities have heightened security across the city, deploying additional police personnel and setting up checkpoints to monitor crowd movements. While the government has not issued an official statement on the protest, officials have warned that any breach of public order will be dealt with according to law.
Human rights groups have expressed concern over the large number of detentions, urging the authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly. The outcome of the rally remains uncertain, but the movement's resolve to proceed underscores the growing tension between youth activist groups and the state.
The protesters intend to gather at a central location in the capital, though exact details of the assembly point have not been disclosed. Their primary demand is the resignation of a senior official linked to Facebook, a demand that has drawn attention from both political observers and digital rights activists.
Authorities have heightened security across the city, deploying additional police personnel and setting up checkpoints to monitor crowd movements. While the government has not issued an official statement on the protest, officials have warned that any breach of public order will be dealt with according to law.
Human rights groups have expressed concern over the large number of detentions, urging the authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly. The outcome of the rally remains uncertain, but the movement's resolve to proceed underscores the growing tension between youth activist groups and the state.