Delhi Police Deploys 25,000 Personnel Ahead of CJP Protest
· India · Indian Express, India Today
The Delhi Police has deployed over 25,000 personnel and installed new CCTV cameras across New Delhi, particularly near Central Park and Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, to manage a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party. The group, known as CJP, intends to march under the banner 'Lehra Do Tiranga' to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter roll irregularities and to protest the recent arrests of leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Authorities have enforced prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and have formally appealed to the public to avoid gathering at Central Park. The New Delhi Municipal Council confirmed the park will remain closed to the public on Friday and Saturday for administrative reasons. While police have prepared for the event, officials stated that closing Metro stations remains a last-resort option.
Why it matters
The heavy security deployment and closure of public spaces will likely cause significant transit disruptions and traffic congestion for commuters in the heart of New Delhi throughout Friday and Saturday.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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