Security arrangements were tightened across parts of the national capital on Saturday ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). The demonstration was linked to demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Delhi Police deployed security personnel at sensitive locations, put up barricades and announced traffic restrictions. Authorities also intensified security checks and introduced measures affecting public transport and mobile internet services.
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Important points readers should notice.
Delhi tightened security ahead of the proposed October 10 protest.
Entry and exit gates at 45 metro stations were closed until 6 pm.
Mobile internet services were suspended in a notified area of central Delhi for 24 hours.
Several train services were cancelled between 4 am and 2 pm.
Delhi Police denied permission for the proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar.
Traffic restrictions and diversions affected travel arrangements in parts of the capital.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) closed entry and exit gates at 45 metro stations from 9 pm on Friday, October 9, until 6 pm on Saturday, October 10. Interchange facilities remained available at the affected stations, except at New Delhi Metro station. The restrictions were introduced as part of the security arrangements ahead of the proposed demonstration.
Mobile internet services were suspended for 24 hours, from 10 pm on October 9 until 10 pm on October 10, within a notified four-kilometre radius of the Janpath–Kartavya Path intersection. The restriction applied to the specified area rather than the entire national capital.
Railway services were also affected. Reports indicated that multiple train services scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday were cancelled. The reported cancellations included Mail and Express trains as well as local passenger services. Passengers were advised to check their individual train status before travelling.
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Why This Matters
The security measures affected public transport, mobile internet access and road travel, making advance planning important for commuters and railway passengers.
Delhi Police had denied permission for the proposed CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, citing public safety, law-and-order concerns and non-compliance with prescribed procedures. Despite the denial, authorities maintained heightened security in central Delhi and issued advisories warning commuters of possible traffic congestion and diversions.
The restrictions affected commuters and travellers using metro services, railway stations and roads in the capital. People travelling through the affected areas were advised to allow additional time for their journeys and follow official transport and traffic updates.
