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Delhi Police Removes Jantar Mantar As Protest Site And Names Three New Venues
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News18•12-10-2026, 18:38
Delhi Police Removes Jantar Mantar As Protest Site And Names Three New Venues
- •Delhi Police has officially removed Jantar Mantar from the list of designated protest venues.
- •Three alternative locations have been named for public demonstrations: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in East Delhi.
- •The decision was announced on October 12, 2026, via a standing order issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar.
- •The order follows recommendations made by a committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
- •A revised standard operating procedure for demonstrations at the new locations is expected to be released separately.
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The Delhi Police has removed Jantar Mantar from the list of approved protest sites and designated three alternative locations: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in East Delhi.
The decision follows recommendations made by a committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to examine and identify alternative venues for public demonstrations in the national capital.
The decision was officially announced on October 12, 2026, through a standing order issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, which is dated October 11.
