More than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across Delhi ahead of the October 10 protest, while authorities said no permission has been granted for a demonstration at Jantar Mantar and warned people against joining unauthorised gatherings.
A senior police officer said the deployment was made as a precautionary measure to prevent any breach of peace and ensure the smooth movement of people and traffic. The officer said the force was prepared to handle the law-and-order situation in the city on Saturday.
“No permission has been granted so far for any protest at Jantar Mantar,” the officer said, appealing to residents to follow the law and maintain peace. Prohibitory orders are already in force in the area, according to the police.
The police also appealed to protesters and members of the public not to engage in violence or attack personnel deployed for security duties. The officer said such acts would constitute a crime and attract strict legal action against those found involved.
Officials have issued specific instructions to personnel on handling women protesters and directed them to avoid unnecessary confrontation. Daily briefings are being conducted to ensure that members of the force follow the same instructions during the security operation.
The Cockroach Janata Party and several student groups have been demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Their demand relates to allegations that lakhs of voters were deleted across the country in the name of the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists. The supplied report does not include a response from the Chief Election Commissioner or details of any court or election authority finding on the allegations.
Delhi Police have also cautioned residents against believing or circulating unverified information on social media or other platforms. The officer urged the public to rely only on the department’s official social media handles and verified communication channels as the security arrangements remain in place for the October 10 protest.
