Abhijeet Dipke, the leader of the youth wing of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was detained and subsequently arrested by police last Friday amid continued anti-government protests in central Delhi. Authorities said the arrest was made to prevent a potential breach of peace during the demonstrations.

The protest on Friday was organized by Dipke following the detention and sentencing of two other CJP leaders, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Both were given five-day jail terms last week after they reportedly crossed police barricades and held a brief protest at a site recently designated as off-limits for demonstrations by Delhi police. During that protest, the two leaders were seen waving the Indian flag.

The crackdown reflects growing tensions between the Indian government and opposition groups, with the CJP seeking to challenge official restrictions on public gatherings and express dissent through protests. Law enforcement officials have maintained that the measures taken, including arresting protest leaders, are necessary to maintain public order.

Supporters of the CJP argue that the restrictions on demonstrations in certain areas of Delhi curtail their right to peaceful protest and political expression. The group has been vocal in its criticism of government policies, often organizing public actions that authorities deem unauthorized.

The events mark the latest in a series of confrontations between police and opposition activists in the capital, highlighting ongoing friction over freedom of assembly and political dissent in India’s largest city. Authorities have not commented on any further actions related to the current wave of protests.