New Delhi police crack down on protesters ahead of anti-gov't march

Police detained dozens of protesters, including leaders of the Cockroach party, ahead of the march; unclear if demonstrations will proceed as planned.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, Chip Darnell and Brock Thunderson on The Tailgate
Published 9:53 AM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Al Jazeera: “New Delhi police crack down on protesters ahead of anti-gov’t march”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 9:53 AM ET on The Tailgate, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, Chip Darnell and Brock Thunderson.
Topics: Delhi.
BBN covered this story before: Delhi deploys thousands of security personnel for 'cockroach' protest (October 10).

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Al JazeeraNew Delhi police crack down on protesters ahead of anti-gov’t march

What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorTurning to India. Al Jazeera reports New Delhi police have detained dozens of protesters ahead of an anti-government march.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAmong those held are leaders of the so-called Cockroach party, per Al Jazeera. That's the name of the group.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistDozens detained before the march even starts.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorBefore it starts. Al Jazeera gives no count beyond dozens, and no word yet on charges.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the march still goes ahead? Unclear from the report.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistThe report doesn't say. Worth watching how many turn up.