Delhi Police expects 7,000 protesters; security personnel told to exercise restraint

Delhi Police anticipates approximately 7,000 protesters to converge on the city on Saturday, October 10, 2026, police sources disclosed. Senior officers have emphasized the importance of maintaining maximum restraint while handling the situation, urging personnel to perform their duties professionally. During a briefing, police were cautioned not to respond to any provocative actions by protesters and to uphold composure throughout the operation, according to sources.

Delhi Police has made it unequivocal that unauthorized gatherings will not be tolerated, and personnel have been instructed to apprehend those arriving for the protest and relocate them to designated detention facilities. In instances where individuals posing as independent journalists aim to incite police or incite confrontations, action may be taken, contingent on the circumstances, the sources added.

The likelihood of relocating the protesters to Ramlila Maidan has been ruled out, as no applications for permission to hold a demonstration at the location have been received thus far. Authorities will need to receive a formal application before any decision can be made. Senior officers have further instructed police personnel to ensure the entire force operates in a disciplined and professional manner, with senior police officers maintaining a presence at the site to make necessary decisions as the situation unfolds.

This development follows the Cockroach Janta Party's planned protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, opposing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police have bolstered security measures across various parts of the national capital to uphold law and order.