Delhi Police Denies Permission for CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar; Section 163 Imposed, Heavy Security Deployed…
The Delhi Police has refused permission for a large demonstration planned by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and opposition organizations at Jantar Mantar on October 10th. Tight security arrangements have been implemented in the New Delhi area in view of the protest, which was called to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and electoral reforms. According to Joint Police Commissioner (New Delhi) Nupur Prasad, written notice is mandatory for any demonstration at least 10 days in advance, as per the established rules. CJP co-convenor Saurav Das submitted the information on October 7th, which the police considered to be too short, resulting in the denial of permission. The police stated that the party had not followed the guidelines and its own undertakings during an earlier demonstration. This decision was taken considering the law and order situation, public safety, and traffic management. Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS) (which is equivalent to Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code) has been imposed in sensitive areas around New Delhi and Jantar Mantar. Under this, gatherings, unauthorized meetings, or processions without permission are strictly prohibited. Jantar Mantar and Delhi’s border areas have been turned into cantonments. In addition to the Delhi Police, thousands of paramilitary personnel from CISF, BSF, ITBP, CRPF, and RAF have been deployed for security. Multi-layer barricading has been put in place at various locations. Additionally, some trains to Delhi have been cancelled, and there are reports of special vigilance and restrictions at approximately 57 metro stations and security routes in the city.