‘Delhi Police is lying’: Dipke’s mother alleges
Delhi police tightened curbs around the district on Sunday, detaining anyone found in groups of five or more. Senior police officers stated that while restrictions have relaxed, anyone organizing a protest will still be detained. The Cockroach Janta Party called for a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, resulting in over 40,000 police personnel patrolling the city on Saturday.
By day's end, more than 7,000 people were detained. CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were among those arrested upon arrival at Delhi airport. Barricades were placed every 200 meters along major roads leading to Jantar Mantar, with paramilitary forces supporting the police force. By Sunday morning, police presence eased in some areas, but main roads connecting to Parliament Street remained sealed.
Only those with ID cards were allowed in, and buses used for detainment were stationed nearby. CJP leaders called for a protest at Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Sunday, urging supporters to avoid the fortified area and break into smaller protests across the city.
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