Lehra Do Tiranga Rally: Delhi Police Step Up Security
Delhi Police Commissioner reviews security for the Lehra Do Tiranga rally amid Section 163 BNSS restrictions in Connaught Place.
As preparations intensify for the proposed Lehra Do Tiranga rally in the national capital, the Delhi Police have moved into high gear to ensure law and order. Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar held a high-level meeting with senior officers on Friday to meticulously review security arrangements and evaluate the current situation to prevent any untoward incidents during the event.
Strict Guidelines for Connaught Place
The rally, planned for the heart of the city at Connaught Place, has come under the scanner of the authorities due to existing legal restrictions. The Delhi Police have specifically highlighted that Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is currently in force within the New Delhi district.
In a bid to maintain peace and order, the police have issued a formal notice to CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke, urging him to strictly comply with the law. The authorities emphasized that the restrictions are necessary, especially given the high footfall in the Connaught Place area during the ongoing festive season.
Warning Against Law Violations
DCP New Delhi Sachin Sharma, while speaking to the media, reiterated that the notice served under the Delhi Police Act is a measure to ensure that the gathering does not disrupt public order. He appealed to all participants and organizers to abide by the current legal framework.
"Section 163 of the BNSS is imposed in the New Delhi district, under which whatever restrictions exist, they are in place. Therefore, everyone is appealed to follow the law," stated DCP Sachin Sharma.
The DCP further warned that the police would not hesitate to take appropriate legal action if the directions provided by the administration are ignored or violated.
Contrast in Bengaluru: Permission Granted
While the situation in Delhi remains tightly monitored under restrictive orders, a different scenario unfolded in Bengaluru. Despite circulating reports that the peaceful Tiranga March had been denied permission, the Karnataka government officially clarified that the protest has been allowed.
Organizers and participants gathered at Town Hall in Bengaluru, with the march scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM, heading toward the Quit India Memorial.