Photos: Police fire tear gas at India’s Cockroach movement supporters

Police in New Delhi fired tear gas at supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, according to a monitored public feed citing Al Jazeera Latest. The protests were focused on allegations of exam leaks, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of India’s education minister.

The gathering is part of a broader student and youth movement that has drawn attention for its unusual name and its anger over the integrity of the country’s examination system. In the footage and summary made available through the feed, the scene in the capital appears tense as police moved to disperse supporters.

The reported use of tear gas underscores how strongly the dispute has escalated, with protesters pressing for accountability over the leaks and authorities responding to the street demonstrations. The feed information does not provide further details on injuries, arrests or the scale of the protest.

Based on the monitored public feed, the incident reflects the continued frustration among young demonstrators who say the exam leak issue has undermined trust in the education system. The report is attributed to Al Jazeera Latest and was accessed through a public RSS-style feed.

Source: Al Jazeera Latest - https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/7/20/photos-police-fire-tear-gas-at-indias-cockroach-movement-supporters?traffic_source=rss