{
  "id": 13135868,
  "title": "‘Behind The Uniform Is A Human Being’: Delhi Police Issues Open Letter Ahead Of October 10 CJP Jantar Mantar Protest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/behind-the-uniform-is-a-human-being-delhi-police-issues-open-letter",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T14:07:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/behind-the-uniform-is-a-human-being-delhi-police-issues-open-letter-ahead-of-october-10-cjp-jantar-mantar-protest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi Police has issued an open letter to citizens ahead of the planned Jantar Mantar protest scheduled for October 10. The letter emphasizes the police's responsibility to ensure public safety amid security restrictions and transport disruptions. The appeal comes after the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called for a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. The police have denied permission for the demonstration, leading to heightened tensions in the capital. The letter emphasizes that behind the uniform, there is also a human being with families and loved ones. Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc, led by Congress and Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu at 8 pm on Friday to discuss its demand for Kumar's resignation. Security has been tightened, with 26,000 personnel from central security forces deployed across Delhi. 57 Metro stations are set to experience train cancellations, proposed restrictions, and increased police deployment, raising concerns about travel and movement in the national capital. Several schools and colleges have shifted classes online, rescheduled events, and postponed examinations due to security concerns and anticipated disruptions.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, October 9, 2026: The Delhi Police has appealed to citizens ahead of the planned Jantar Mantar protest, emphasising its responsibility to ensure public safety as security restrictions and transport disruptions raise concerns across the national capital. Delhi Police has issued an open letter to citizens ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) planned protest at Jantar Mantar on…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ahead-of-cjp-protest-24-hour-internet-suspension-around-jantar-mantar",
        "published": "2026-10-09T14:00:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Delhi High Court Orders Virtual Hearings At Patiala House, Rouse Avenue Courts On October 10 Ahead Of Jantar Mantar Protest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/delhi-high-court-orders-virtual-hearings-at-patiala-house-rouse",
        "published": "2026-10-09T14:02:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "CJP October 10 Delhi protest news: Here’s the full list of metro stations closed in Delhi ahead of protest against CEC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/cjp-october-10-delhi-protest-news-heres-the-full-list-of-metro",
        "published": "2026-10-09T14:12:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}