People aware of the matter said CRPF companies have been called mostly from Chhattisgarh, where they were posted in former Naxal-affected areas, and parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
In view of the protests, the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces in Delhi is being increased. 50 additional CAPF companies are being sent to Delhi. Approximately 150 companies are already deployed. After the additional forces, about 20,000 soldiers of more than 200 companies will help the Delhi Police in law and order.