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Police arrest leader of India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement before mass protest

Police arrest leader of India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement before mass protest
Financial Times Saturday 10 October 2026, 08:35 UTC 1 min read
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Abhijeet Dipke was escorted off a flight as authorities crack down on demonstrations in New Delhi

Abhijeet Dipke was escorted off a flight as authorities crack down on demonstrations in New Delhi
India (LOCATION) Abhijeet Dipke (PERSON) New Delhi (LOCATION)
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