An Indian student from Bihar says he has been wrongly charged in connection with the so-called Cockroach protests, even though he has been living in Russia for the past four months. His account has drawn attention because he says he could not have taken part in the demonstrations while being outside India.
The case adds to wider concern around the handling of the protests, during which hundreds of students across India have reportedly faced arrest. Based on the available details, the student argues that the accusation against him is a mistake and points to his time abroad as proof that the case should not include his name.
The dispute highlights questions about how protest cases are being compiled and whether some people may have been identified incorrectly. It also underlines the pressure surrounding student-led demonstrations and the legal risks faced by those linked to them, even indirectly.
With only limited details available, the central issue remains the student’s claim that he was charged despite being in Russia throughout the period in question. The case is likely to fuel further scrutiny of protest-related arrests and charges in Bihar and elsewhere in India.
