Delhi Police and paramilitary forces have deployed more than 20,000 personnel across the capital ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party’s planned October 10 protest, while authorities said no permission had been granted for a gathering at Jantar Mantar.
A senior police officer said the deployment was a precautionary measure intended to prevent any breach of peace and ensure the smooth movement of people and traffic. The officer said police were prepared to handle the law-and-order situation in the city and appealed to residents to avoid participating in any unauthorised gathering.
Prohibitory orders are already in force in the area, according to the officer. “No permission has been granted so far for any protest at Jantar Mantar,” the officer said, urging people to follow the law and maintain peace.
The deployment places the proposed demonstration within Delhi’s broader public-order and mobility framework, where large gatherings can affect traffic movement, access to central public spaces and the deployment of policing resources across the city. The police have not disclosed a detailed traffic-diversion plan in the material supplied for the report.
Police also appealed to protesters and members of the public not to attack personnel assigned to security duties. “Any such act is a crime and strict legal action will be taken against those found involved,” the officer said.
Specific instructions have been issued to personnel on dealing with women protesters, with officers asked to avoid unnecessary confrontation. Daily briefings are also being conducted to ensure that members of the deployed force follow a common operational approach, the officer said.
The police have further cautioned the public against believing or circulating unverified information online. Residents have been asked to rely on Delhi Police’s official social media accounts and verified communication channels for updates related to the protest and security arrangements.
The Cockroach Janata Party and several student groups have been demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Their demand is linked to allegations that he presided over the deletion of lakhs of voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The supplied report does not include a response from the Election Commission or details of the groups’ planned route and programme.
The next key development will be the authorities’ handling of the proposed October 10 mobilisation, including enforcement of the prohibitory orders and management of movement around Jantar Mantar and other affected areas.
