Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi Tightens Security Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest
Delhi increased security before a protest planned at Jantar Mantar.
Police checked vehicles entering the city and placed barricades at several borders.
Officers wore body cameras, and drones watched some important areas.
Some Metro stations were closed as part of the precautions.
Security was also increased near the homes of Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi.
Internet service was turned off for 24 hours in an area near Janpath and Kartavya Path.
Rules in Delhi and Gautam Buddh Nagar restricted gatherings and other activities.
A passenger said train travel to Delhi had been comfortable and caused no difficulty.
Delhi Police increased security ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar, checking vehicles at borders and deploying personnel with body cameras.
Several Metro stations, including Supreme Court and Mandi House, were closed, while drones and security forces monitored key locations.
Security was strengthened near Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s residence and Rahul Gandhi’s residence.
Internet services were suspended within four kilometres of the Janpath-Kartavya Path crossing for 24 hours from 10 p.m. Friday.
Authorities imposed prohibitory orders in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Delhi; the Gautam Buddh Nagar order runs until October 20.
- Who
- Delhi Police and other security personnel; the Cockroach Janata Party called for the protest.
- What
- Authorities tightened security and imposed restrictions ahead of a protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- When
- Ahead of the protest on Saturday; the internet suspension began at 10 p.m. Friday and lasted 24 hours.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and other locations in Delhi, with related restrictions in Gautam Buddh Nagar.
- Why
- To prepare for the protest, prevent unauthorised people from reaching New Delhi, and maintain public order.
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest call
- Cockroach Janata Party
- Stated demand
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Internet suspension
- Within four kilometres of the Janpath-Kartavya Path crossing, for 24 hours from 10 p.m. Friday
- Highly sensitive zone
- Delhi Police identified an area approximately 1.5 kilometres in radius
- Gautam Buddh Nagar restrictions
- Section 163 of the BNSS; the order was to remain in force until October 20
- Metro closures
- Stations including Supreme Court and Mandi House were closed