Delhi border security has been tightened at key crossings from Noida ahead of a major protest scheduled in the national capital on Saturday, with police and Border Security Force personnel checking vehicles and monitoring movement into Delhi.
At the Chilla border, personnel from the Noida and Delhi police, along with BSF jawans, have been deployed as part of the heightened arrangements, officials said. Teams have begun stopping vehicles considered suspicious and questioning people where necessary.
Buses, taxis and private cars entering Delhi from Noida are being watched closely as authorities prepare for the protest, which has been called by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party has alleged irregularities in election-related processes.
Reinforced concrete barriers have also been placed at the border to strengthen the security arrangements. Sources suggested that police could move to seal the crossing around 9 pm on Friday, although there was no official confirmation of the proposed measure at the time of the report.
The deployment could affect one of the important road links between Noida and Delhi, particularly for people travelling by bus, taxi and private vehicle. The report did not specify the number of personnel deployed or provide details of any diversion plan. It also did not indicate whether restrictions had been imposed on all vehicles or only on those selected for checking.
Several social organisations, members of farmers’ unions and political leaders in Noida have alleged that police placed them under house arrest before the protest. Sukhveer Khalifa, president of the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad, told Press Trust of India over the phone that police and personnel from other forces were present at his residence and that he was not being allowed to leave.
Khalifa also said that farmer-rights activists associated with him had reported similar restrictions and that he intended to participate in the protest in Delhi. Authorities had not issued an official response to these allegations, and calls to senior officials remained unanswered, according to the report.
The security measures illustrate how large demonstrations in Delhi can quickly affect the movement of people across the National Capital Region, where daily travel frequently crosses administrative boundaries. A decision to intensify checks or close the border would have operational consequences for commuters from Noida, though the report did not confirm whether a complete closure would take place.
The Noida Metro Rail Corporation said its services would operate as usual on Saturday, following the regular weekend timetable. The corporation did not announce any special changes to train operations in connection with the protest.
