Several advocates, including senior and women lawyers, were detained by Delhi Police and central forces while protesting near the Supreme Court in Delhi on October 10, 2026. The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) approached Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, expressing concern over the reported use of excessive police force. It urged the CJI to ensure the detained lawyers’ safety, access to legal assistance and release wherever detention lacked lawful grounds. The incident occurred amid heightened security ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral irregularities.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by police at his Gurugram residence on October 10, 2026, ahead of a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The demonstration sought the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Police reportedly urged Rathee not to travel to Delhi because the protest lacked permission. CJP condemned his detention and demanded his immediate release. Authorities tightened security across the capital, detaining other activists and restricting access to protest areas.  

Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on October 10, 2026, ahead of their planned protest at Jantar Mantar. The demonstration seeks Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Delhi witnessed extensive security arrangements, barricading and restrictions on public transport ahead of the protest. Police also detained other demonstrators attempting to reach the venue. The detentions intensified tensions surrounding the protest and raised concerns about the right to peaceful assembly.

Gujarat Police detained several activists and placed others under house arrest ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on October 10, 2026. The demonstration demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. Activists alleged that police pressured them to sign undertakings promising not to travel to Delhi. Among those affected was Students’ Federation of India leader and Gujarat High Court advocate Satyesha Leuva. The Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association supported her and questioned the police action. Meanwhile, Western Railway cancelled the Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express, citing operational reasons. 

YouTuber and political commentator Dhruv Rathee was detained by Delhi Police at his residence in Gurugram’s Sector 56 on October 10, 2026, ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) planned protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The demonstration aims to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions. The detention came amid heightened security measures, police barricading and restrictions across Delhi-NCR. Authorities had denied permission for the protest, citing public safety and law-and-order concerns. Around 200 protesters were reportedly detained as police sought to prevent the demonstration from proceeding. (PC: X)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke vowed to continue the October 10 protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, declaring he was prepared to go to jail. He demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Dipke claimed that more than 13 crore votes had been deleted, allegedly threatening citizens’ voting rights. He criticised heightened security measures and restrictions imposed ahead of the demonstration. Despite the denial of police permission, CJP leaders urged supporters to participate peacefully, insisting their movement aimed to protect democracy and ensure free and fair elections. (PC: ANI)

Delhi witnessed heightened security on October 10 as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), along with the All India Students’ Association (AISA), prepared to protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The demonstrators allege irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, raising concerns about electoral transparency and voter rights. Police imposed restrictions, deployed security personnel and monitored transport hubs, citing concerns over public order. Several Opposition parties were expected to support the demonstration. The Election Commission’s handling of voter-list revisions has intensified political tensions and protests nationwide. (PC: ANI)

Mobile internet services have been suspended for 24 hours within a 4-kilometre radius of the Janpath–Kartavya Path crossing in New Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) October 10 protest. The Union Home Ministry approved the order, with the shutdown scheduled from 10 pm on October 9 until 10 pm on October 10. The restrictions cover all mobile internet services, and Delhi Police has directed Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio and MTNL to implement the suspension. Internet services in the rest of Delhi will remain unaffected. The protest comes amid allegations of irregularities in election-related processes, prompting authorities to impose the temporary connectivity restrictions ahead of the demonstration. (PC: PTI)

Delhi Police has prepared an extensive security and surveillance plan ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) proposed October 10 protest after denying permission for a demonstration at Jantar Mantar. More than 20,000 security personnel are expected to be deployed across the capital. Preparations reported by Friday night included barricades around Jantar Mantar, restrictions on metro station entry and exits, hundreds of cancelled trains and mobile internet suspension in parts of central Delhi. The broader plan also includes 300 cameras, 12 detention centres and extensive recording measures. Senior police officers have briefed deployed personnel, instructing them to maintain restraint and handle the situation professionally during the protest. (PC: Reuters)

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has reduced the number of stations facing entry and exit restrictions ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) October 10 protest from 57 to 45. The revised restrictions took effect at 9 pm on October 9 and will remain in place until 6 pm on October 10, citing security concerns. DMRC said security agencies would review the situation and further updates would follow. Interchange facilities will remain available at all affected stations except New Delhi Metro station. The revision follows Supreme Court concerns that sweeping transport restrictions could inconvenience commuters. The court directed authorities to maintain regulated Metro and railway operations rather than impose a complete shutdown. (PC: News18)