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India orders release of top 'cockroach' movement leaders
India orders release of 'cockroach' movement leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, a week after their detention over alleged attempts to disturb public peace.
Oct 21, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
India orders release of 'cockroach' movement leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, a week after their detention over alleged attempts to disturb public peace.
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