India’s ‘Cockroach’ Leaders Arrested Amid Protests

Authorities have arrested three prominent figures from India’s youth-led 'Cockroach' movement, marking the first legal action taken against protesters since demonstrations began. The arrests come amid heightened tensions over a controversial overhaul of the country’s voter registration system. Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde were taken into custody after breaching barricades to enter Jantar Mantar, a historic protest site that was recently removed from New Delhi’s list of approved demonstration locations. The party’s lawyer, Ratna Singh, cited charges of trespassing, violating bond conditions, and obstructing public officials. The move signals a possible escalation in the conflict between protesters and authorities, as the government seeks to tighten control over public gatherings.