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Delhi Deploys Over 20,000 Personnel Ahead of October 10 Protest
Delhi has sent more than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel across the city before a protest planned for October 10.
The protest is being called by the Cockroach Janata Party, along with several student groups.
They want Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
They accuse him of overseeing the deletion of many voters during a voter-list revision.
Police say they have not approved a protest at Jantar Mantar.
They have asked people to avoid unauthorised gatherings and to remain peaceful.
Police say the security measures are meant to prevent trouble and keep traffic moving.
They also ask people to rely on verified Delhi Police updates rather than unverified online claims.
More than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party protest scheduled for October 10.
Police said no permission had been granted for a protest at Jantar Mantar and urged people to avoid unauthorised gatherings.
Authorities said prohibitory orders were in force and the deployment aimed to prevent disorder and keep people and traffic moving.
Police appealed for peaceful conduct, warned that attacks on officers could lead to legal action, and instructed personnel to avoid unnecessary confrontation with women protesters.
The party and several student groups are seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over allegations related to voter deletions during a Special Intensive Revision.
- Who
- Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel; the Cockroach Janata Party and several student groups plan the protest.
- What
- More than 20,000 security personnel have been deployed ahead of a protest, while police say no Jantar Mantar protest has been authorised.
- Where
- Across Delhi, with Jantar Mantar named as a proposed protest location.
- When
- The report is dated October 8; the protest is scheduled for October 10.
- Why
- Police say the deployment is precautionary, to prevent a breach of peace and maintain smooth movement of people and traffic.
Key facts
- Security deployment
- More than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel
- Protest date
- October 10
- Reported date
- October 8
- Proposed location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Permission status
- Police said no permission had been granted for a protest at Jantar Mantar.
- Protest demand
- The Cockroach Janata Party and several student groups are demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- Police measures
- Prohibitory orders are in force; personnel receive daily briefings and instructions on handling women protesters.
Quotes
A senior police officer
Police officer discussing preparations and protest permissions.
“People should not believe or circulate fake news merely because they have seen something online. They are requested to trust only the official social media handles and verified communication channels of Delhi Police.”
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“We are well prepared and motivated to handle the law-and-order situation in the city on Saturday. No permission has been granted so far for any protest at Jantar Mantar.”
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