Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi Tightens Security Ahead of CJP Protest
A protest by the Cockroach Janta Party was planned in Delhi for Saturday.
Police and other security teams increased protection near the Chief Election Commissioner’s home and at parts of the city’s borders.
They checked vehicles and watched the roads closely.
Traffic at Tikri Border was reported to be moving normally in the morning.
Delhi Police also announced that some roads could be diverted from 6 a.m.
depending on the situation.
People were asked to avoid trips they did not need to make and leave extra time for important journeys.
Officials said they would adjust traffic measures as conditions changed.
Security was increased outside Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s Delhi residence ahead of a planned Cockroach Janta Party protest on Saturday.
CISF personnel, Delhi Police, BSF personnel, paramilitary forces and traffic police were deployed at different locations.
Vehicle checks and security measures were reported at Delhi borders, including Chilla Border; traffic at Tikri Border was moving smoothly Saturday morning.
Delhi Police announced diversions from 6 a.m. at key intersections, subject to conditions on the ground.
Commuters were advised to avoid non-essential travel, allow extra time for journeys to transport hubs, and check official traffic updates.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party planned the protest; Delhi Police and other security personnel managed security.
- What
- Authorities increased security and announced possible traffic diversions ahead of the protest.
- When
- The protest was scheduled for Saturday; diversions were to begin at 6 a.m., depending on conditions.
- Where
- Delhi, including outside Gyanesh Kumar’s residence, city borders and key intersections.
- Why
- To address law-and-order concerns linked to the planned protest.
Protest and public movement
Security and traffic management
Managing the planned protest
Protest and public movement
The Cockroach Janta Party planned a protest for Saturday.
Security and traffic management
Authorities increased security and said traffic measures would be adjusted according to real-time conditions.
- Protest organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Protest date
- Saturday
- Official whose residence was secured
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Diversions start
- 6 a.m., depending on the prevailing situation
- Border location mentioned
- Chilla Border, connecting Noida to Mayur Vihar
- Traffic update
- Traffic at Tikri Border was reported to be moving smoothly Saturday morning
- Commuter advice
- Avoid non-essential travel and allow extra time for journeys to railway stations, ISBTs or the airport