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Delhi sees more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released

Thousands were detained Saturday, and while the movement's leaders were freed, police maintain restrictions on access to Delhi's city centre amid expectations of renewed demonstrations.

On air: Hank Ledger, Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on The Pile-On
Published 9:34 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Delhi sees more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 9:34 AM ET on The Pile-On, by Hank Ledger, Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Delhi.
BBN covered this story before: Indian Police Round Up Protest Leaders and Lock Down Delhi (October 10).

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BBCDelhi sees more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDelhi. Thousands were detained on Saturday and released. The leaders of the group calling itself the cockroach movement are free.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPolice say access to the city centre stays restricted.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo they're out, but they can't get in. That's the whole story. I love it. It's a clean game plan.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt is not a game plan, Chip. It is a door held half shut.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have seen that door in several capitals, and it never means what the spokesman says.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorReleased from what, though? That's the question.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFrom the building. Not from the block.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFree to leave, not free to arrive.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Times says the city is bracing for more protests, so somebody expects the arriving to continue.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBracing. Meaning the police are keeping the centre shut and the crowds are coming anyway.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCan I just say, the cockroach is the only one with full access. Nothing keeps that guy out. I'd draft him first round, no questions.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFirst round.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOf a league with no field.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe cockroach has survived worse than this panel, Chip. And it has certainly answered more questions.

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