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Delhi Security Tightened Amid Political and Bureaucratic Changes

Delhi Security Tightened Amid Political and Bureaucratic Changes
Babus, mantris & buzz: Lutyens’ Delhi is now under tight security cover · freepressjournal.in

Security has been increased in important parts of central Delhi, including near Parliament.

The extra restrictions have also caused traffic jams nearby.

The Cabinet praised Narendra Modi for completing 25 years as head of government.

Reports say two Congress strategists differ over how the party should protest against the Election Commission.

In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces reported killing several senior militants.

Police also reported thousands of arrests and the seizure or attachment of property in an anti-terror crackdown.

Separately, several government officers received new posts or extensions.

The Supreme Court has reserved its decision in a case about how Odisha selects its police chief.

Key facts

Delhi security
Restrictions and heavy deployment around Nirvachan Sadan and Parliament have reportedly persisted for about a week.
Cabinet resolution
The Union Cabinet congratulated Narendra Modi on 25 years of continuous leadership as head of government.
Congress protest strategy
Reports describe a tactical disagreement between KC Venugopal and Manickam Tagore over protests against the Election Commission.
J&K cases
Police registered 3,257 cases in a six-month anti-terror and narco-terror crackdown.
J&K arrests and property
Nearly 4,000 people were arrested and 288 properties valued at over ₹178 crore were attached.
Air Force appointment
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was appointed Chief of Air Force, replacing Amar Preet Singh, who is due to retire at the end of the month.
Odisha DGP case
The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on the state’s process for creating or appointing temporary DGP-level posts.

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