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New Delhi Police Debunk Rumors of Protests at Jantar Mantar
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CNBC TV18•10-10-2026, 19:27
New Delhi Police Debunk Rumors of Protests at Jantar Mantar
- •The New Delhi DCP released a video confirming that the Jantar Mantar area remained clear of protesters on Saturday.
- •The police response countered viral social media claims alleging that a large number of people had gathered at the popular protest site.
- •Security was heavily heightened across the national capital in anticipation of a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •Authorities detained more than 3,000 protesters across various parts of the New Delhi district to prevent them from reaching the venue.
Key Questions Answered
The New Delhi DCP shared a 37-second video to debunk false social media claims that a large crowd had gathered at the Jantar Mantar protest site.
Police implemented elaborate security arrangements and detained over 3,000 protesters across New Delhi to prevent demonstrations related to the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Jantar Mantar area remained completely clear of protesters under heightened security measures in the national capital.
