20,000 Cops, 300 Cameras, 12 Detention Centres: Delhi's Plan to Contain CJP Protest
Police deployed 26,000 personnel and shut 45 Metro stations as authorities moved to block large gatherings and travel into the capital.
- Delhi is bracing for a massive security clampdown ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's planned protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10, after police denied permission citing short notice and past non-compliance.
- The Cockroach Janta Party demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and claiming the Election Commission bypassed due process.
- Authorities deployed 23,000 security personnel and ordered 57 metro stations closed from 9 pm on Friday, prompting the Supreme Court to warn officials against using 'a hammer to kill a fly' while restricting movement.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant stated that while security forces may restrict unruly movement, they 'cannot bring everything to a halt,' ordering the Centre to allow metro and train services in a regulated manner.
- Opposition leaders allege the government is enforcing an 'Emergency' by detaining activists nationwide, while CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke vowed the party would continue its agitation despite security measures.
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Delhi Police expects around 7,000 protesters on October 10; 6 big detention centres set up
Delhi Police anticipates around 7,000 protesters will arrive in the national capital on October 10. Measures are in place to prevent any unauthorized gatherings, and detention centers have been established. Police personnel are instructed to handle protests with professionalism while avoiding provocations. The Cockroach Janta Party is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over irregularities in electoral rolls.
20,000 cops, 300 cameras, 12 detention centres: Delhi's plan to contain CJP protest
Delhi Police has rolled out a large security and surveillance plan ahead of the CJP protest on October 10 after denying permission for a demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The arrangements include barricades, detention centres and extensive recording measures as the force seeks to prevent unauthorised gatherings and document its response.
The police have intensified security preparations for the proposed demonstration in Delhi on October 10th. Senior officers have instructed personnel to refrain from provocation and exercise restraint. The police have set up 12 detention centers. Unauthorized gatherings will not be permitted. No application has yet been made for the demonstration at Ramlila Maidan.
'Don't Use A Hammer To Kill A Fly': SC Asks Government To Rethink Delhi Metro Curbs Ahead Of CJP Protest
The Supreme Court asked the government to reconsider proposed Delhi Metro curbs and road restrictions ahead of the October 10 CJP protest, citing hardship for NCR commuters.
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