New Delhi, Oct 10: Delhi Police has tightened security across the national capital ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, with around 7,000 protesters expected to arrive in the city. Senior police officers have instructed personnel to maintain maximum restraint, avoid reacting to provocative acts and handle the situation professionally.
The protest is being organised against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The protesters are demanding his resignation.
Delhi Police Issues Strict Instructions Ahead of Protest
During a briefing ahead of the demonstration, senior officers directed police personnel to maintain calm and ensure discipline throughout the operation. Officers have been told not to respond to provocative behaviour and to take decisions based on the prevailing law and order situation.
Police have also clarified that unauthorised gatherings will not be permitted. According to sources, people arriving to participate in the protest may be detained and taken to designated detention centres.
Action may also be taken against individuals identifying themselves as independent journalists if they attempt to provoke police personnel or create confrontations, depending on the circumstances.
Regarding the possibility of shifting the protesters to Ramlila Maidan, police said they had not received an application seeking permission to hold the demonstration at the venue. A formal application must be submitted to the concerned authorities before a decision can be made.
Senior police officers will remain present at the protest site and monitor developments. Security arrangements will be adjusted according to the situation.
Delhi Traffic Restrictions Begin at 6 AM
Delhi Traffic Police imposed restrictions from 6 am on Saturday ahead of the CJP demonstration at Jantar Mantar. Traffic diversions have been planned at several locations, particularly in central Delhi, to manage congestion and maintain law and order.
Police personnel have been deployed in large numbers, with barricades placed at key intersections and roads leading towards the protest site.
According to the traffic advisory, commuters may face disruptions around Connaught Place, Mandi House, Jantar Mantar and Patel Chowk. Traffic movement will be regulated depending on the situation.
The major roads and intersections likely to be affected include:
- Ashoka Road–Jantar Mantar Road roundabout
- Tolstoy Marg–Janpath crossing
- Jai Singh Road–Sansad Marg crossing
- Rail Bhawan roundabout
- Patel Chowk and Gol Dak Khana
- Windsor Place
- Mandi House
- Barakhamba Road intersection
- Minto Road–Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg junction
- Chelmsford Road and Connaught Place outer circle intersections
- Bharion Road–Mahatma Gandhi Marg intersection
- Lodhi Road flyover and Neela Gumbad roundabout
- Madarsa T-point and Samrat Hotel roundabout
- Sardar Patel Marg–Panchsheel Marg crossing
- Underpasses beneath the Bhikaji Cama Place and Moti Bagh flyovers
- Ring Road–San Martin Marg intersection
The traffic restrictions may be relaxed or tightened depending on real-time assessments by the traffic police.
Commuters Advised to Avoid Unnecessary Travel
Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to avoid non-essential travel through affected areas and allow extra time for their journeys.
People travelling to railway stations, inter-state bus terminals and the airport through New Delhi and central Delhi have been asked to plan their routes in advance.
Visuals from the national capital showed a heavy police presence near Jantar Mantar and other important roads. Personnel were stationed at barricades, monitoring vehicles entering and leaving the area. Some vehicles were stopped for security checks.
Despite the heightened security, traffic was reported to be moving smoothly in some areas during the early morning hours.
Delhi Metro Gates Closed at 57 Stations
Security measures have also affected public transport in the national capital.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced the closure of entry and exit gates at 57 metro stations from 9 pm on Friday until the situation normalises on Saturday.
Commuters have been advised to check the latest metro service updates before travelling, as restrictions may change depending on security assessments.
A 24-hour suspension of mobile internet services in parts of central Delhi also came into effect at 10 pm on Friday, adding to the restrictions imposed ahead of the demonstration.
The measures are aimed at managing the expected crowd and preventing any law and order problems during the protest.
CJP Protest Targets Election Roll Revision
The CJP demonstration is being held against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, a process that has drawn political opposition and demands for greater accountability.
The protesters are seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over concerns related to the electoral roll revision exercise.
With thousands of people expected to gather in Delhi, police have stepped up security at the protest venue and across important parts of the city.
Authorities have urged commuters to follow traffic advisories, avoid restricted roads where possible and plan their journeys in advance. Police officials will continue monitoring the situation and make necessary changes to security and traffic arrangements as the protest progresses.
