Indian police
Coverage of Indian police in the Nexus archive.
- Indian police accused of using pellet guns in crackdown on India’s protests
Indian police are accused of using pellet guns during a crackdown on student protests. Videos have emerged showing the police action against demonstrators.
- India’s Cockroach protests: Rahul Gandhi detained after calling for PM Modi to resign
Rahul Gandhi was detained by Indian police during Delhi CJP protests after calling for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation, accusing him of destroying the future of India's youth. The protests are youth-led and centered around demands for Modi's resignation.
- Modi critics seize on Cockroach rallies
Indian police detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister during a protest criticizing the government's use of force against education system reform demonstrators. The Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical movement, has grown into a major challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
- FirstFT: Indian police crack down on ‘Cockroach’ protesters
Indian police cracked down on protesters referred to as 'Cockroach.' Andy Burnham became UK prime minister, and US petrol prices rose above $4.
- Indian police bash and gas youth-led ‘cockroach’ protesters
Indian police attacked youth-led protesters affiliated with the Cockroach Janta Party as they marched toward Parliament in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of the education minister and criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Tens of thousands of protesters participated in the demonstration.
- Indian police beat ‘Cockroach’ march protesters
Indian police used force against protesters during a 'Cockroach' march. The incident involved physical confrontation between law enforcement and demonstrators.
- Indian police clash with ‘cockroaches’ marching to protest exam irregularities
Indian police in New Delhi used baton charges against protesters demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities, including question paper leaks and technical glitches. The clash occurred near the Jantar Mantar protest site as demonstrators attempted to march to parliament.
- Indian police baton-charge 'Cockroach Party' protesters marching to parliament
Indian police used baton charges against demonstrators from the Cockroach Janta Party during a banned march on parliament in New Delhi, driven by anger over university exam irregularities. A party spokesperson stated two members were en route to meet a senior minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet.
- Indian police shift Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike to hospital against his wish
Indian police forcibly moved environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital against his wishes after his health deteriorated during a weeks-long hunger strike in New Delhi. Wangchuk, associated with the Cockroach Janata Party, is advocating for education reforms, and his family criticized authorities for a lack of transparency and trust.
- Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike
Indian police forcibly hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk after a 20-day hunger strike. Protesters attempted to prevent his seizure, leading to a 'slight commotion'.