Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Security tightened at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park ahead of protest
Police brought extra security to Shivaji Park and Dadar station in Mumbai.
The Cockroach Janta Party planned to hold a protest there at 4 pm.
The party wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
Police did not give permission for the protest.
Officers, including women personnel, were placed at important locations.
Barricades were set up near the park.
Residents said the demonstration could disturb their neighbourhood.
Police said they were watching the situation and trying to protect public order and traffic movement.
Security forces were deployed around Shivaji Park and Dadar station on Friday.
The Cockroach Janta Party planned a 4 pm protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Police denied permission for the proposed demonstration.
Barricades were erected at major entry points, with police and other security teams stationed nearby.
Local residents opposed the protest, citing disruption to peace and daily life in the residential area.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party, Mumbai Police, railway authorities, security personnel, and local residents.
- What
- Security was tightened ahead of a proposed protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- When
- Friday, ahead of the planned 4 pm demonstration.
- Where
- Shivaji Park and Dadar station in central Mumbai.
- Why
- The protest was planned to demand Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, while authorities deployed security after denying permission and seeking to maintain law and order.
Protest organizers
Authorities and local residents
Whether the demonstration should proceed
Protest organizers
The Cockroach Janta Party planned to hold a protest demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Authorities and local residents
Police denied permission, while residents said the protest would disrupt peace and daily life in their neighbourhood.
Public order and local impact
Protest organizers
The planned agitation was to take place at Shivaji Park at 4 pm.
Authorities and local residents
Police said they were monitoring the situation to maintain law and order and keep traffic in the Dadar area unaffected.
- Protest organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Protest demand
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Planned time
- 4 pm on Friday
- Main location
- Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Additional security location
- Dadar station
- Police decision
- Permission for the agitation was denied
- Security measures
- Large police deployment and barricades at major entry points
- Local response
- Residents opposed the demonstration over concerns about disruption