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Delhi Police Imposes Massive Security Lockdown As CJP Defies Protest Ban
- •Over 35,000 security personnel and paramilitary forces have been deployed across New Delhi to handle the unauthorized CJP protest at Jantar Mantar.
- •Authorities have detained around 500 people and set up 20 detention centers, including designated stadiums, to prevent large-scale gatherings.
- •Advanced technology such as high-tech body cameras, drones, facial recognition systems, and CCTV networks are actively deployed for surveillance.
- •Traffic restrictions, heavy border checks, and strict monitoring of transit points have been implemented to maintain law and order.
- •The Union Home Ministry has urged neighboring states to coordinate with Delhi Police to prevent CJP supporters from entering the capital.
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Delhi Police refused permission for the October 10 demonstration due to serious law-and-order concerns, potential public inconvenience, and alleged violations of conditions during prior protests. Furthermore, authorities noted that the application was submitted on October 7—only three days before the event—failing to meet the mandatory requirement of applying at least 10 days in advance.
The demonstration, dubbed ‘Jantar Mantar 2.0’, has been organized to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters are also calling for the scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the introduction of an independent selection process for Election Commissioners.
Authorities deployed over 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel, including over 120 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces, across 20 designated zones in New Delhi. Security arrangements also feature high-tech tools such as body cameras, drones, facial recognition systems, and approximately 20 detention centres established to handle detained demonstrators.
