Delhi Police Reportedly Detain Nearly 7,000 During CJP Protest, Jantar Mantar Sealed Amid Heavy Security
New Delhi: The Delhi Police detained nearly 7,000 protesters from various parts of the national capital on Saturday as it set about preventing the CJP and its supporters from gathering at Jantar Mantar to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Later in the evening, all the detainees, except CJP leaders, were released. Heavy security deployment around Jantar Mantar Ahead of the protest, nearly 15,000…
New Delhi witnessed a significant protest on Saturday as the CJP and its supporters attempted to gather at Jantar Mantar, but were met with heavy police presence. Approximately 7,000 protesters were detained, though the majority were later released. The area around Jantar Mantar was sealed and barricaded, with 15,000 policemen and 25,000 paramilitary personnel deployed.
This was in stark contrast to the violent clashes that occurred during a previous protest on July 22, 2026. Police invoked Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), allowing them to restrict gatherings to maintain public order. Mobile and internet services were also suspended in some areas to prevent protesters from forming larger groups.
Despite the police's efforts, a few confrontations did occur, particularly near landmarks like the BJP headquarters, Kartavya Path, and Janpath. Some protesters even entered the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara and were asked to leave. Over 600 individuals with criminal records were detained in preventive actions, and a few journalists covering the event were arrested and had their phones seized.
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