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India shuts down iconic Delhi protest site after three decades

New Delhi Police refused permission for further protest to take place at Jantar Mantar, a landmark in the Indian capital after a confrontation this week between authorities and anti-government protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) online movement.

October 15, 2026 at 09:43

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