Delhi Deploys Over 20,000 Security Personnel Ahead Of October 10 CJP Protest, No Permission At Jantar Mantar

New Delhi (Oct 8): Over 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across Delhi in preparation for the Cockroach Janata Party's protest scheduled for October 10, according to a senior officer. The officer clarified that no authorization has been granted for any protest at Jantar Mantar, urging people to refrain from participating in unauthorized gatherings.

The city is well-prepared and ready to manage the law-and-order situation on Saturday, with security measures in place to prevent any breach of peace and ensure smooth movement of people and traffic. Prohibitory orders are already in effect in the area. The police have warned against violence and urged protesters and citizens to maintain peace and refrain from attacking security personnel.

Violent actions will be considered crimes, and strict legal action will be taken against those involved. The police have also provided specific instructions to personnel on handling women protesters and emphasized daily briefings to align all force members. They have cautioned the public against believing or sharing unverified information on social media and have instructed them to rely only on Delhi Police's official social media channels and verified communication platforms.

The Cockroach Janata Party and several student groups are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following allegations that he oversaw the deletion of millions of voter records under the guise of a Special Intensive Revision of voter lists.