Delhi on High Alert for CJP Protest; 23,000 Personnel Deployed
Delhi is on high alert with 23,000 security personnel deployed ahead of the CJP protest on October 10. Security agencies are monitoring social media.
The national capital is bracing for significant security operations as a massive deployment of 23,000 security personnel has been ordered ahead of the scheduled CJP protest on October 10. Authorities have placed Delhi on high alert to manage potential unrest and ensure public order during the upcoming demonstrations.
Massive Security Deployment Across the Capital
To manage the heightened security landscape, the Ministry of Home Affairs has bolstered the Delhi Police with additional companies from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). This massive mobilization is expected to span from October 8 to October 12, covering critical areas across the city.
The security strategy involves a multi-layered approach to maintain control, including:
- Extensive Barricading: Multi-layered physical barriers to control movement.
- Advanced Surveillance: The use of CCTV cameras equipped with Facial Recognition Systems (FRS) to monitor crowds.
- Border Vigilance: Strict monitoring at Delhi's borders, railway stations, and bus terminals.
CJP Protest and Demands
The CJP has announced a protest at Jantar Mantar for October 10. The primary objective of the participants is to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Notably, sources indicate that permission for this proposed protest has not yet been granted by the authorities.
Strict Law and Order Measures
To prevent any confrontation or breakdown of order, security agencies are closely monitoring social media activity to track calls for gatherings. Neighboring states, specifically Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, have also been put on alert due to the protest calls.
Authorities are taking extra precautions to prevent "criminal elements" from infiltrating protest groups by posing as demonstrators. Currently, Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is in force, meaning any gatherings that violate these restrictions will not be permitted.
Depending on how the situation evolves, the police may implement further restrictions, such as regulating access to metro stations and local markets in the New Delhi area to ensure safety and prevent chaos.