# India: 'Cockroach' opposition leaders jailed after entering banned protest site

Indian opposition leaders derided by ruling-party figures as "cockroaches" have been jailed after they entered a protest site that authorities had banned. The detentions highlight tightening restrictions on dissent and assembly in India, and are likely to intensify friction between the government and its opponents.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/indias-cockroach-leaders-jailed-after-entering-banned-protest-site?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:51:36 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck3r5pv5j1g1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:17:07 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c674p0xepljeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:22:28 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/27/tanzanias-jailed-opposition-leader-tundu-lissu-ends-brief-hunger-strike?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:00:46 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/01/india-opposition-protest-rally-delhi) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:20:58 GMT