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Delhi Police Deploys Over 3,000 Cops and Sets Up Barricades Ahead of Opposition Protests
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News18•06-10-2026, 10:57
Delhi Police Deploys Over 3,000 Cops and Sets Up Barricades Ahead of Opposition Protests
- •Delhi Police has deployed over 3,000 security personnel across the New Delhi district to maintain law and order ahead of the proposed Opposition protests.
- •The demonstrations at Jantar Mantar demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over issues related to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- •Security has been significantly intensified at high-profile locations including Parliament, the Election Commission gates, and various Metro station entrances.
- •Authorities have deployed 27 companies of male personnel and four companies of female personnel to handle the situation under prohibitory orders.
- •Delhi Police previously registered three FIRs invoking Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against protesters for defying prohibitory orders.
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The Delhi Police has deployed over 3,000 personnel and placed barricades across the New Delhi district ahead of proposed Opposition protests at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Delhi Police registered three FIRs invoking Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for disobedience of public servant orders, following protests where demonstrators attempted to reach Jantar Mantar.
Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) have been imposed across the New Delhi district, restricting unauthorized gatherings, processions, and demonstrations.
