Delhi Police have imposed strict security measures in New Delhi ahead of the proposed Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10. Authorities have denied permission for the demonstration and warned that action will follow any violation of Section 163.
The restrictions affect the CJP and AAP leaders and supporters who may seek to demonstrate in the New Delhi district. Police began taking leaders and active supporters into preventive custody across Delhi from Thursday night.
Why permission was denied
According to Delhi Police, CJP leader Saurabh Das sent a letter on October 7 announcing the planned protest. Police said the request should have been submitted about 10 days earlier.
The police also said rules had not been followed during earlier protests. The organisation had reportedly provided a written assurance about following those rules, but permission was still not granted for the October 10 event.
Nupur Prasad, joint commissioner of the New Delhi Range, said Section 163 is currently in force in New Delhi. She warned that action would be taken against anyone who failed to comply with the restriction.
Preventive detentions across Delhi
Police said people were detained as a precaution in several parts of the capital. These areas included three districts across the Yamuna, South, South East and Outer North districts.
Saurabh Das and Saurabh Bhardwaj have claimed on X that their supporters were being detained. Delhi Police also confirmed that the claims about the detentions were correct.
Police are paying particular attention to Muslim-majority areas and Valmiki settlements where many active AAP leaders live, according to the report. People from these areas have also been detained.
The operation is not limited to the protest site. Police stations have been directed to meet people in their local areas, including at temples and mosques, and tell them not to travel to Jantar Mantar or participate in unlawful activities.
What the restrictions mean
The denial of permission means the proposed gathering cannot proceed in the New Delhi district under the arrangements announced by the organisers. The enforcement measures also mean that people attempting to violate Section 163 may face police action.
For residents and supporters, the immediate impact is increased police activity and preventive detentions across several districts. Police have not permitted the CJP protest and are asking people not to reach Jantar Mantar for the event.
Conclusion
Delhi Police have denied permission for the CJP's October 10 Jantar Mantar protest, imposed Section 163 in New Delhi and begun preventive action against leaders and supporters. Police are also conducting outreach across local areas to discourage attendance and unlawful activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When was the proposed CJP protest scheduled?
The protest was proposed for October 10 at Jantar Mantar.
Q. Has Delhi Police granted permission for the protest?
No. Delhi Police said permission was not granted for the demonstration.
Q. What restriction is in force in New Delhi?
Section 163 is in force in New Delhi.
Q. Who has been taken into preventive custody?
Several CJP and AAP leaders and supporters have been taken into preventive custody, according to the report and Delhi Police confirmation.
Q. What are local police stations asking people to do?
Police are asking people not to go to Jantar Mantar and not to take part in unlawful activities.
