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FRANCE 24 report: India’s Gen Z protesters find gaps in security clampdown

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A French 24 report details New Delhi's near lockdown on October 15, 2026, where over 30,000 security forces and 50 metro stations were deployed against Gen Z protesters from the Cockroach Janata Party. Authorities imposed a 24-hour internet blackout to suppress the movement, yet protesters managed to bypass security through identified loopholes. The report highlights the effectiveness of the internet blackout in halting digital communication but notes physical gaps in the security perimeter.

Key points

• Over 30,000 security forces were deployed to New Delhi on October 15, 2026, following a call for protest by Gen Z members of the Cockroach Janata Party.
• Authorities imposed a 24-hour internet blackout to suppress the movement, but protesters managed to slip through identified security loopholes.

Context and limitations

The report covers only the near lockdown period on October 15, 2026, and relies on field reporting from a French 24 team without broader national statistics or long-term impact analysis.

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