Founder of Indian Opposition Group 'Cockroach Janta Party' Detained Ahead of Protest

Indian authorities have detained Dipke, founder of the opposition Cockroach Janta Party, ahead of a planned rally in support of jailed party members.

Authorities in India have detained Dipke, founder of the opposition group Cockroach Janta Party, ahead of a planned protest, The Jerusalem Post and the Bangkok Post reported.

According to reports, Dipke had called for a demonstration on Friday in support of two party leaders who were detained and jailed earlier this week for five days after demonstrating at a protest site in violation of an official ban.

The Bangkok Post noted that the group's leader was detained once again by authorities. Further details have not yet been released.