Archive · 22 Jul 2026
30 More Central Forces Deployed to Delhi Amid Protests
The Union Home Ministry has sent 30 more companies of Central Armed Police Forces to Delhi to help the Delhi Police manage the ongoing protests.
These extra forces are from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and are being airlifted from West Bengal.
The decision was made because the protests, which are happening at Jantar Mantar and nearby areas, have caused concerns about law and order.
The additional forces will be in Delhi until July 27 to ensure everything stays peaceful.
The Union Home Ministry approved the deployment of 30 additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces to Delhi.
Delhi Police requested reinforcements to maintain law and order during ongoing protests.
The additional forces are from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and are being airlifted from West Bengal.
The deployment is effective immediately and will last until July 27.
Protests are taking place at Jantar Mantar and nearby areas, involving the CJP and political parties.
- Who
- Union Home Ministry, Delhi Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- What
- Deployment of 30 additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces to Delhi
- When
- Immediate deployment until July 27
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To maintain law and order during ongoing protests
Protesters
Government
Purpose of Deployment
Protesters
Protesters argue that their demonstrations are peaceful and that the heavy deployment is an overreaction.
Government
The government maintains that the deployment is necessary to maintain law and order.
- Date of Deployment
- July 27
- Number of Companies Deployed
- 30
- Type of Forces
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
- Source of Forces
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Location of Deployment
- Delhi
- Reason for Deployment
- Law and order situation due to protests