{
  "id": 18276365,
  "title": "Delhi Police Removes Barricades At Jantar Mantar After Denotifying It As Protest Venue, Easing Movement For Residents | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/delhi-police-removes-barricades-at-jantar-mantar-after-denotifying-it",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T08:27:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/delhi-police-removes-barricades-at-jantar-mantar-after-denotifying-it-as-protest-venue-easing-movement-for-residents-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi Police have removed barricades at the historic Jantar Mantar, following a decision to de-notify the site as an authorized protest location. The move aims to alleviate the inconvenience caused to residents and commuters, who had raised concerns about restricted movement in the area. The Jantar Mantar, known for its political demonstrations and public agitations, has seen numerous major protests over the years, impacting the country's political landscape. However, the barricading and restrictions have also drawn legal challenges from local residents. In response, Delhi Police has designated alternative protest sites, such as Ramlila Maidan, Burari Maidan, and CBD Ground. The decision to remove the barricades was based on recommendations from a Ministry of Home Affairs committee and consideration of factors like traffic obstruction, crowd management, and the impact on residents, government offices, and emergency services.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: Barricades restricting movement at Delhi's iconic Jantar Mantar have been removed following an order by the Delhi Police Commissioner de-notifying the location as an authorised protest site. Delhi: Barricades at Jantar Mantar have been removed, and the road has been reopened to the public for normal traffic movement pic.twitter.com/yRP7U2CsAf — IANS (@ians_india) November 5, 2026 The…",
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  "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."
}