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Mumbai Police Tighten Shivaji Park Security Ahead of Protest
Mumbai Police are preparing for a planned protest at Shivaji Park.
The protest is being described as a jail-filling protest by CJP.
Police say the event does not have permission.
They closed the park’s main gate and put up many barricades.
They also surrounded the area with extra security.
Special teams, including an anti-riot squad, a quick response team and a dog squad, are ready.
Some officers will work in plain clothes to watch what happens.
Police said they may add more personnel depending on the crowd and situation.
Mumbai Police increased security at Shivaji Park ahead of the CJP’s planned jail-filling protest.
Police said the protest is scheduled to take place without permission.
The park’s main gate was closed and nearly a dozen barricades were installed.
Anti-riot, Quick Response Team and dog squad personnel were placed on alert.
Plainclothes officers will monitor protesters, while social media activity is also being watched.
- Who
- Mumbai Police and organizers of the CJP’s planned protest.
- What
- Police tightened security ahead of a proposed jail-filling protest.
- Where
- Shivaji Park and surrounding areas in Mumbai.
- When
- The protest was planned for today; senior officers reviewed arrangements on Thursday evening.
- Why
- Police said the protest was being held without permission and prepared for a potentially large gathering.
Key facts
- Location
- Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Event
- CJP’s planned jail-filling protest
- Permission status
- Police said the protest was being held without permission
- Security measures
- The main gate was closed and nearly a dozen barricades were placed
- Special units
- Anti-riot squad, Quick Response Team and dog squad
- Monitoring
- Police are monitoring social media and deploying plainclothes personnel
- Further deployment
- Additional personnel may be deployed depending on turnout and the situation
Sources
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