Delhi Police removed Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), from the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi [1, 2].
The detention occurred as the CJP protest intensified its demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 exams [3, 4]. The removal of a key party leader signals a tightening of security and a possible escalation in the government's response to the ongoing demonstrations.
Dipke was picked up by police on June 28, 2026 [1, 3]. The intervention took place near Shastri Bhawan as the CJP was preparing to march toward Parliament [1, 2]. A CJP spokesperson said, "Abhijeet Dipke has been picked up by Delhi Police from Jantar Mantar" [1].
The broader protest began on June 20, 2026 [5]. It has featured a high-profile sit-in, and the participation of various khap leaders [5]. Sonam Wangchuk also joined the movement with an indefinite hunger strike that had lasted over 20 days [2].
Wangchuk expressed frustration with the government's lack of engagement during the heat of the demonstration. "Being forced to sit here in heat, wish govt had shown sensitivity," Wangchuk said [1].
Despite the focus on the education minister, Dipke indicated that the movement's goals extend beyond a single official. "Not here just for one resignation," Dipke said [4].
The CJP has alleged that the arrival of an ambulance at the site almost caused a stampede among the gathered crowds [2]. The police action against Dipke follows days of increasing tension at the site as the group sought to bring their grievances directly to the legislative center.
“"Abhijeet Dipke has been picked up by Delhi Police from Jantar Mantar."”
The detention of Abhijeet Dipke highlights the friction between the Indian government and activists protesting the 2026 NEET-UG examination process. By removing the CJP founder before a planned march to Parliament, authorities are attempting to prevent a larger-scale disruption in the capital's high-security zone. The involvement of figures like Sonam Wangchuk suggests that the grievances over education irregularities are merging with broader civil rights and governance concerns.
