Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Mumbai Police File FIR After CJP Protest Detentions
People gathered in Mumbai to support a group asking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
The demand was connected to a dispute over a review of electoral rolls.
Police said they detained more than 400 people in Mumbai and registered a case about the protest.
Tushar Gandhi, who called the gathering, was detained on his way there and later released.
Actor Imran Khan was also detained.
In a separate protest effort in Delhi, police sources said around 1,000 people were detained while trying to march to Jantar Mantar.
Those named among the Delhi detainees included Arvind Kejriwal and Neha Bora.
Police said no permission had been granted for gatherings.
A protester quoted in one report said officers pushed and dragged people away.
Mumbai Police registered an FIR at Gamdevi Police Station after a protest supporting the Cockroach Janta Party’s demand that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign.
Police said more than 400 people were detained in Mumbai, including at August Kranti Maidan and nearby Nana Chowk.
Tushar Gandhi, who called the gathering, was detained while heading to the site and later released; Imran Khan was also detained.
The FIR cites Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions on disobedience, wrongful restraint and unlawful assembly; police personnel were the complainants.
Delhi Police sources said around 1,000 people were detained while trying to march towards Jantar Mantar, including Arvind Kejriwal and Neha Bora.
- Who
- Protesters supporting the Cockroach Janta Party’s demand; Tushar Gandhi and Imran Khan were detained in Mumbai, while Arvind Kejriwal and Neha Bora were among those detained in Delhi.
- What
- Mumbai Police registered an FIR and reported detaining more than 400 people; Delhi Police sources reported around 1,000 detentions during an attempted march.
- When
- The reports are dated October 11, 2026; Mumbai Police said the FIR was registered on Saturday.
- Where
- August Kranti Maidan and nearby Nana Chowk in Mumbai; the Delhi march attempt was towards Jantar Mantar.
- Why
- The demonstrations supported a call for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation amid a dispute over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Protesters and supporters
Police
Gathering and access
Protesters and supporters
Protesters gathered to support the demand for Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation; one quoted protester said police pushed and dragged people away and would not allow people to remain there.
Police
Police said no permission had been granted for gatherings and reported detaining people at the Mumbai sites and during attempts to reach the Delhi protest venue.
- Mumbai detentions
- More than 400, according to Mumbai Police.
- Delhi detentions
- Around 1,000, according to Delhi Police sources.
- Mumbai FIR location
- Gamdevi Police Station.
- FIR provisions
- BNS Sections 223, 126(2), 189(2), 189(3) and 189(5).
- Mumbai protest sites
- August Kranti Maidan and nearby Nana Chowk.
- Delhi march destination
- Jantar Mantar.
- Protest demand
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Sources
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