Crackdown on CJP Protest: From Abhijeet Dipke to Dhruv Rathee, Key Leaders and Creators Detained (Videos)

Delhi Police detained around 500 people coming from various locations on Saturday, October 10, as part of a massive security operation to enforce prohibitory orders and prevent an unsanctioned demonstration organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. In addition to the general detentions across the National Capital Region, officials confirmed that nearly 50 individuals with criminal antecedents were apprehended in preventive custody to maintain law and order. Among those detained were CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, content creators Dhruv Rathee and Kavya Karnatac, among others.

High-Profile Detentions Across Transit Hubs

The preventive crackdowns targeted key leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party as well as prominent digital content creators who were attempting to mobilise or reach the capital for the demonstration. CJP Leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka Detained at Delhi Airport Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest (Video).

CJP Leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka Detained

Abhijeet Dipke DETAINED!

Saurav Das DETAINED!

Ashutosh Ranka DETAINED!

To save his traitor friend, the dictator has declared war against his own citizens! https://t.co/cUGrdetlx2

— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) October 10, 2026

'KK Create' aka Kavya Karnatac Detained by Police in Delhi

#WATCH | Delhi: Security forces detain protesters, including several content creators, in Dhaula Kuan ahead of the CJP protest. https://t.co/lj8GMlNXtO

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026

Prominent figures detained by law enforcement agencies include:

• Abhijeet Dipke: Founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, detained by police upon landing at the Delhi airport.
• Saurav Das: CJP spokesperson, taken into custody alongside Dipke at the airport.
• Ashutosh Ranka: Co-convenor of the CJP, detained at the Delhi airport.
• Ratna Singh: Head of CJP's legal affairs wing, taken into preventive custody.
• Dhruv Rathee: High-profile YouTuber and commentator, intercepted by police officers at his residence in Sector 56, Gurugram.
• Kavya Karnatac (KK Create): Popular digital content creator and founder of KK Create, detained by security personnel in the Dhaula Kuan area of Delhi.

Security Deployment and Operational Zones

To manage the situation and enforce prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the Delhi Police divided the New Delhi district into 20 operational zones. "Around 500 people coming in different groups from various locations have been detained. In addition, nearly 50 anti-social elements with criminal antecedents have been picked up so that they do not disturb the atmosphere or incite trouble," Delhi Police stated. Dedicated detention centres were set up across all 20 zones to process individuals picked up from transit points, metro stations, and border checkpoints, including Janpath and Dhaula Kuan. 'KK Create' Aka Kavya Karnatac, Other Content Creators Detained Ahead of CJP Protest in Delhi (Video).

Background and Context of the Agitation

The planned Jantar Mantar demonstration was organised by the CJP and several student bodies to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Delhi Police had officially denied permission for the gathering, citing public safety concerns, traffic disruptions, and short notification time. With heavy barricading and transit restrictions in place across central Delhi, security forces continue to maintain a strict vigil at all entry points into the capital.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 10, 2026 11:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).