Delhi Police tightens security ahead of CJP protest today
Delhi Police intensifies vehicle checks and border security ahead of the CJP and INDIA bloc protest at Jantar Mantar. No permission has been granted.
The Delhi Police have significantly ramped up security across the national capital, intensifying vehicle checks at border points and deploying massive personnel numbers to manage potential unrest. This high-alert status comes ahead of a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the INDIA bloc at Jantar Mantar, scheduled for today, October 10.
The protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and are voicing strong opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, alleging irregularities in electoral rolls.
No permission granted for Jantar Mantar protest
Despite the planned outreach, the Delhi Police have made it clear that no permission has been granted for the demonstration. Authorities cited concerns over maintaining law and order, particularly following a previous incident where a prolonged gathering led to significant chaos.
In an official communication, the police noted that while permission had been granted for a one-day protest in the past, the assembly had stretched for nearly a month. This previous event resulted in injuries to more than 200 police personnel and saw the involvement of over 2,000 individuals with criminal records, leading to violent clashes in the area.
Border security and vehicle checks intensified
To prevent any disruption to the city's stability, security has been bolstered at several strategic locations, including:
- Jantar Mantar
- The Delhi-Noida border
- The Badarpur border
- Delhi-Haryana and Delhi-Uttar Pradesh entry points
North District Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Niharika Bhatt confirmed that pickets have been deployed at various entry and exit points. She highlighted that Section 163 of the BNSS is currently in force in New Delhi. "Our aim is to ensure that no anti-social elements proceed towards New Delhi and that law and order is maintained," DCP Bhatt stated.
She further assured the public that routine daily life, including classes at Delhi University, would proceed as scheduled, despite the heightened vigilance.
Coordinated efforts across districts
The security operation is a multi-district effort. Joint Police Commissioner of Eastern Range, Milind Kumbhare, stated that personnel are fully deployed across all three districts under his command. He emphasized that checking campaigns are actively underway to intercept anyone attempting to enter from Ghaziabad or Noida to join the protest.
"We are also in touch with the Uttar Pradesh Police to ensure coordination," Kumbhare added, noting that the police are actively informing citizens that the protest is unauthorized and urging them to maintain peace.
Meanwhile, Shahdara DCP Rajendra Prasad Meena confirmed that forces have been stationed at the borders with continuous surveillance being maintained to prevent any untoward incidents.