No permission for human chain protest called by Cockroach Janta Party: Bengaluru police
Bengaluru police have warned against a planned human chain protest organized by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party. The police stated that no permission had been granted for the demonstration, which is set to take place near Town Hall. They emphasized that protests must adhere to a High Court order allowing them only at Freedom Park.
- ▪The Cockroach Janta Party invited people to join a peaceful human chain on May 24, 2026.
- ▪Bengaluru police confirmed that no permission was obtained for the demonstration.
- ▪The police advised the public against sharing the protest message on social media.
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Bengaluru police on Friday (May 22, 2026) cautioned against gathering for a “peaceful human chain” near Town Hall in the heart of the city after a purported invite poster began circulating on social media under the heading “Cockroach Janta Party Karnataka,” a satirical online outfit.In the purported poster, the outfit invited people to join a peaceful human chain near Town Hall on Sunday (May 24, 2026). The poster read: “All cockroaches and fans of the Cockroach Janata Party, join us to demonstrate our power and send out a message to the self-decepted administration.” Founder’s parents lose sleep as ‘Cockroach’ sets social media on fireIt also carried the tagline, “Not just online, it’s time to show power in the streets.”Soon after, the Bengaluru City Police issued a statement saying that…
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