Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Mumbai Tightens Security as CJP Protest Proceeds in Delhi
The Cockroach Janta Party planned a protest in Delhi about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a review of voter lists.
Mumbai Police increased security at Shivaji Park, but no protesters showed up there.
A separate gathering in Mumbai had been planned at August Kranti Maidan to support the Delhi protest.
CJP said two of its leaders were detained after reaching Delhi airport.
Reports also said other people were detained in Delhi.
CJP said the action was unfair and asked for its leaders to be released.
Police also increased checks and security around Delhi.
Reports claimed that some metro station gates were closed and many trains were cancelled, but these details were presented as reports.
Mumbai Police deployed personnel and barricades at Shivaji Park on October 10, ahead of the CJP protest in Delhi.
No protesters arrived at Shivaji Park, and no incident was reported there; a solidarity demonstration had been planned for August Kranti Maidan.
CJP said founder Abhijeet Dipke and co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka were detained after arriving at Delhi airport; the report also said YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was reportedly detained.
Reports described preventive detentions across Delhi, vehicle checks at entry points, and increased security around Jantar Mantar.
Reports also claimed gates at 45 Delhi Metro stations were closed and more than 250 incoming trains and some local services were cancelled.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party, Mumbai Police and Delhi Police; CJP said its leaders Abhijeet Dipke and Ashutosh Ranka were detained.
- What
- Police increased security in Mumbai and Delhi amid a planned CJP protest; no protesters turned up at Shivaji Park.
- When
- Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Shivaji Park and August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai, and Jantar Mantar and other locations in Delhi.
- Why
- The CJP demonstration was planned against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls; police measures were reported as aimed at preventing unauthorised protests and maintaining law and order.
CJP's allegations
Reported police measures
Detention of CJP leaders
CJP's allegations
CJP called the reported detentions authoritarian, alleged they were intended to stop its leaders reaching Jantar Mantar, and said their freedom of movement was violated.
Reported police measures
The articles describe preventive detentions and heightened security as measures to maintain law and order; they do not provide a direct police response to CJP's allegations.
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Delhi protest venue
- Jantar Mantar
- Planned Mumbai solidarity venue
- August Kranti Maidan, Grant Road
- Shivaji Park outcome
- No protesters arrived and no incident was reported there
- Reported Delhi preventive detentions
- Around 30 to 40 people across 15 police districts
- Reported metro disruption
- Gates at 45 Delhi Metro stations were reportedly closed
- Reported rail disruption
- More than 250 incoming trains and some local services were reportedly cancelled
