Delhi Police Likely to Question CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke on Arrival, May Detain Him at IGI Airport: Sources
Delhi Police are reportedly preparing to speak with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and could detain him at the airport when he lands in the capital, according to sources cited by media outlets. Dipke is flying in from Mumbai for the party's planned protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
What we know so far
- Reports said the Intelligence Bureau, CISF, Delhi Police and the Special Cell were present at Gate No. 1 of Terminal 3 at IGI Airport, where Dipke was expected to arrive, according to sources cited by CNN-News18.
- Dipke left Mumbai on Saturday morning and was expected to reach Delhi by around 10 AM, a CJP functionary said.
- Delhi Police had denied permission for the Jantar Mantar protest on Friday, October 9, citing short notice from organisers, alleged violations at previous demonstrations and public safety and law-and-order concerns.
- Hindustan Times, citing police sources, reported that more than 1,000 people were detained across Delhi ahead of the protest, including in several districts, at railway stations and bus stops, and near the airport.
- A DCP of the South District told PTI that security arrangements had been made across Delhi, and that police were preventing unauthorised elements from moving towards the city.
Dipke's response
Before boarding, Dipke said he was ready to be detained or arrested and that the party would keep campaigning for free and fair elections. He compared the restrictions to the Emergency and alleged that people were being picked up from trains and that police were visiting homes to discourage participation. These are his allegations, and Delhi Police have cited security and procedural grounds for their actions.
The protest's demands
The CJP is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a halt to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging voter-list manipulation. The Election Commission and the BJP have rejected the allegations of electoral manipulation.
Other developments
Reports also mention heavy disruption in the capital, including train cancellations, metro station closures and traffic advisories. Separately, the Supreme Court reportedly dismissed a plea seeking to give Delhi Police a free hand ahead of the protest.
This is a developing story based on reports and police sources. No official confirmation of any detention at the airport had been cited at the time of writing, and details may change.
Quick Facts
| Who | Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) |
| About CJP | Youth-led satirical political movement founded on May 16, 2026 |
| Where | IGI Airport, Terminal 3, and Jantar Mantar, New Delhi |
| When | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Protest demand | Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar; halt to SIR of electoral rolls |
| Police stance | Permission denied on October 9 over security and procedural concerns |
| Reported detentions | More than 1,000 across Delhi, per police sources cited by HT |
| Dipke's stance | Says he is ready to be detained or arrested |