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Railways Deploy Extra Security, Cancel 38 Trains Before CJP Protest
A protest called by CJP is planned at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
Officials expect many people to travel to Delhi by train.
Railway police will put 334 officers on duty at major stations.
Railways has also asked for 14 groups of central security forces to help.
Some trains going to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin have been cancelled because heavy traffic is expected.
The cancellations apply to certain trains due to arrive between 4 a.m.
and 2 p.m.
Passengers should check their train status and follow their travel plans if their train has not been changed.
Police have also warned that unauthorised gatherings in New Delhi could lead to legal action.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Railways) B. Bharat Reddy said 334 Government Railway Police personnel would be deployed around the clock.
Railways requested 14 companies of Central Armed Police Forces to support security at Delhi’s seven major railway stations.
Indian Railways cancelled 38 of 165 trains scheduled to operate to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations.
The cancellations affect specified trains due to arrive between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. on October 10, amid anticipated traffic congestion.
Delhi Police said Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita is in force in New Delhi and warned against unauthorised gatherings.
- Who
- The CJP protest’s expected participants, Delhi railway police and other security forces.
- What
- Authorities are adding station security, while Indian Railways cancelled 38 trains and Delhi Police warned against unauthorised gatherings.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and major railway stations in Delhi, including New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
- When
- The protest is scheduled for October 10; the affected trains were due to arrive between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Why
- Authorities cited security preparations and anticipated severe traffic congestion around the stations.
Key facts
- Protest date
- October 10
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- GRP personnel
- 334 deployed around the clock
- CAPF support requested
- 14 companies
- Train cancellations
- 38 of 165 trains scheduled to operate to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin
- Affected arrival window
- 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 10
- Police restriction
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita is in force in the New Delhi area
Quotes
B. Bharat Reddy
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Railways
“CJP has called for a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10. For protesters coming to Delhi by train to participate in the demonstration, we have deployed 334 GRP personnel and sought 14 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). The deployment will be round-the-clock.”
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