India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest

A world news story from the U.S., reported by France 24.

World News · the U.S. · October 10, 2026

From France 24

Police detained more than 2,000 protesters and the founder of the "cockroach" youth movement in Delhi on Saturday as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a rally demanding the resignation of India's election chief. Our correspondent Navodita Kumari tells us more.

Reported by France 24, October 10, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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