Watch: Drones take to Delhi skies ahead of CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
In anticipation of the Cockroach Janta Party's protest in central Delhi, drones and a heavy police presence have been mobilized. The protest calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged electoral roll discrepancies. Despite the police denying permission, organizers are determined to continue, leading to major disruptions in public transport. Comprehensive…
A series of drones are being deployed to monitor security around Delhi's central roundabout, as tensions rise ahead of a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Scheduled for Saturday, the demonstration aims to pressure Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Despite Delhi Police's denial of permission for the protest, organizers remain committed to its execution. The police have mobilized an extensive security apparatus, comprising approximately 35,000 personnel, to maintain law and order. This force includes police and paramilitary units, reinforced by drone surveillance, facial recognition systems, and CCTV monitoring.
Key security measures have been implemented at sensitive locations such as Jantar Mantar, Janpath, and other high-profile areas, with multiple barricades and detention facilities in place. Police have also established over 30 blockade points to impede unauthorized protests, while Central Armed Police Forces have been put on alert.
The security measures have had a significant impact on public transportation. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has altered its earlier plan, restricting access at 45 stations from 9 pm Friday until 6 pm Saturday, while Indian Railways has cancelled services between 4 am and 2 pm Saturday between New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations. Additionally, mobile internet services have been suspended within a four-kilometer radius of the Janpath-Kartavya Path crossing from 10 pm Friday until 10 pm Saturday.
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