The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) planned a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on October 10, prompting extensive security arrangements and restrictions on public movement. Party founder Abhijeet Dipke travelled from Mumbai to Delhi to participate in the demonstration, despite the Delhi Police refusing permission for the event.
According to the supplied report, around 1,000 people had been detained since the previous night. Access routes around Jantar Mantar were restricted, while a large contingent of police and paramilitary personnel was deployed across the capital.
More Than 1,000 People Reportedly Detained
Delhi Police denied permission for the proposed demonstration, and several people were taken into custody ahead of the planned gathering. The report said approximately 250 people were detained near Shaheen Bagh around midnight, while more than 100 others were held in Shahdara and East Delhi.
Police also reportedly detained people near railway stations, bus terminals and the airport as security checks intensified.
Deepak questioned the government’s response to the planned demonstration, asking whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were creating a confrontation with citizens. He also raised concerns about restrictions on public services and the scale of the security deployment.
Train Cancellations, Metro Restrictions and Market Closures
The report said trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10 had been cancelled. It also reported that 57 metro stations would remain closed and that liquor shops would not operate.
The Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat stations were reported to be closed until 10 pm. Some traders, including businesses in Connaught Place, were also expected to shut their shops because of security concerns.
These measures were expected to affect commuters, travellers and businesses across parts of the capital.
Extensive Security Arrangements Across Delhi
Police personnel were equipped with body cameras to help address complaints of misconduct. Drones were also being used for surveillance, while security teams were positioned at New Delhi Railway Station.
The supplied report put the total deployment of police and paramilitary personnel at around 35,000 in and around Delhi.
More than 250 mail and express trains departing from New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations were also reported to have been cancelled. The affected services reportedly included Rajdhani Express and Vande Bharat trains.
Authorities were screening passengers at railway stations and hotels, asking about their reasons for visiting Delhi. Bus bookings were also being scrutinised, and officials were reportedly in contact with hostel and paying guest (PG) accommodation operators.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the information provided in the original report. Figures relating to detentions, security deployments, transport cancellations and closures may change as authorities issue further updates. Readers should consult official police, railway and metro announcements for the latest confirmed information. Allegations and statements attributed to individuals are presented as reported claims and should not be treated as independently established facts.