Delhi on alert for Oppn’s CEC march set for today

Delhi authorities are on high alert as opposition parties prepare to march through the city on Tuesday. Security measures have been significantly increased around key locations, including Jantar Mantar and the Election Commission of India headquarters. The Delhi Police have deployed numerous personnel and erected barriers to ensure public safety and order.

Following an incident of sexual misconduct reported against three female journalists during a protest on October 3, Delhi Police detained demonstrators outside Parliament Street Police Station last Monday. The protesters had been demonstrating since 6:00 PM the previous day until 6:00 AM. They alleged poor treatment by police, including dragging a victim away and beating her, as well as mistreatment of women and disabled individuals. The protesters sought the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the assault.

Protesters also expressed their intention to inquire about the status of their complaint lodged regarding the October 3 incident. They accused the police of misbehavior and demanded an update on the matter. This comes after three women journalists had filed complaints of sexual harassment by police officers during the same protest.

In a separate development, several members of the All India Students Association (AISA) were detained by police near Jantar Mantar while attempting to breach a police barricade. Protesters, including AISA president Neha Bora and senior advocates Prashant Bhushan and Kapil Sibal, were attempting to move forward despite police efforts to prevent them.