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Delhi Maintains Heavy Security as CJP Continues Protest
Delhi kept extra security in place as a political party said it would continue its protest.
More than 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel were expected to be deployed on Sunday.
The protest was against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
On Saturday, police detained many demonstrators to stop them from reaching Jantar Mantar.
The proposed gathering there had not been given permission.
More than 120 companies of Central Armed Police Forces were helping Delhi Police.
Officers also increased checks at borders, transport stations and places where people stay.
Police asked people to remain peaceful and advised commuters to check official announcements.
More than 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel were to be deployed across Delhi for a second consecutive day on Sunday.
The Cockroach Janta Party said its protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would continue.
Delhi Police detained many protesters on Saturday while preventing them from reaching Jantar Mantar, where the gathering had not been permitted.
More than 120 companies of Central Armed Police Forces were assisting police, and New Delhi district was divided into 20 security zones.
Authorities increased checks and monitoring at borders, transport hubs, accommodation sites and social media, and urged people to cooperate.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party, Delhi Police and security forces; the protest was against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Delhi maintained heightened security as the party said its protest would continue.
- Where
- Delhi, including Jantar Mantar and the New Delhi district.
- When
- Sunday, October 12, following detentions on Saturday, October 11.
- Why
- Authorities said the security measures were to prevent unauthorised gatherings and maintain law and order amid the announced protest.
Key facts
- Personnel planned
- More than 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel
- Central force support
- More than 120 companies of Central Armed Police Forces
- New Delhi security zones
- 20
- Protest target
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Proposed protest location
- Jantar Mantar; permission for the gathering was denied
- Additional monitoring
- Borders, transport hubs, accommodation sites and social media
Sources
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