India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown - AP News

**India's Youth-Led Cockroach Movement Unfazed by Police Crackdown**

A police crackdown on the Cockroach movement, an India-wide youth protest, has not deterred its supporters, who have vowed to continue their demonstrations despite rising tensions. The movement, led by students and young individuals, has been protesting against various issues, including corruption and the government's handling of the Indian economy. The protest, dubbed 'Sansad Chalo,' or 'March to Parliament,' has seen large gatherings in major Indian cities and has drawn international attention.

The protests turned violent recently when police dispersed the crowds using tear gas, batons, and water cannons in several cities, resulting in injuries to several protesters, including a 20-year-old woman, who is currently in the ICU. The police action has sparked widespread condemnation from various student groups and public figures, including Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian innovator, who has pledged his support to the movement. The protesters claim that the police crackdown is an attempt to suppress their voices and silence their demands for change.

The Cockroach movement has been described as a decentralized, leaderless, and spontaneous movement, with its supporters using social media and other platforms to coordinate their protests and share their concerns. The movement has also gained international attention, with many human rights organizations and activists expressing their solidarity with the Indian protesters. The protests are expected to continue, with the organizers announcing plans for new demonstrations in the coming days and weeks.