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Mumbai police file FIR after Shivaji Park protest

2026-10-03 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

Mumbai police have filed an FIR after a protest at Shivaji Park on October 2. The FIR names the Cockroach Janta Party and 400 to 500 unidentified people. Police said the protest was about demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The case may affect the protesters and organizers, but the report does not say whether anyone has been arrested. The investigation is still going on.

What the reporting says

Mumbai police filed an FIR against the Cockroach Janta Party and 400 to 500 unidentified persons after a protest at Shivaji Park on October 2. Police said the protest sought the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and that the charges include unlawful assembly and disobedience of lawful orders. The report says no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Why it matters

Mumbai police filed an FIR against the Cockroach Janta Party and 400 to 500 unidentified persons after a protest at Shivaji Park on October 2. Police said the protest demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and the charges include unlawful assembly and disobedience of lawful orders. No arrests have been made, and the reporting leaves the investigation outcome unknown.

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