CJP Protest: Where Will Detained Protesters Be Taken? Delhi Police Identifies 10 Locations

New Delhi: Security arrangements have been tightened in view of the proposed demonstration of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Information about deployment of more than 35 thousand soldiers of Delhi Police and paramilitary forces in the capital has come to light. Security has been increased in Jantar Mantar and surrounding sensitive areas. Police have made extensive preparations to control the possible crowd and maintain law and order. 10 places have also been identified to keep the protesters in case they are detained.

Security agencies are alert about the demonstration. Officials fear that a large number of people may gather on Saturday. In such a situation, surveillance has been increased in major areas of the capital and policemen have been instructed to be ready to deal with any untoward situation.

Why did Delhi Police choose 10 places for detention?

According to police officials, alternative arrangements have been made in advance in view of the possibility of a large number of people participating in the protest. Under this, 10 places have been identified to keep the protesters if there is a need to detain them. These places are located away from the main area of ​​New Delhi and on the outskirts of the capital.

The objective of the police is to control the crowd in Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas and to avoid affecting the traffic and movement of people. Security agencies are monitoring the situation on the basis of intelligence information.

In which stadiums can protesters be kept?

According to media reports and police sources, the places that have been identified to keep the detained protesters include Chhatrasal Stadium in Model Town, New Police Line, Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Bawana, Surajmal Stadium in Nangloi, Thyagaraj Stadium and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Information about increasing security arrangements at these places has also come to light. However, official confirmation of the complete and final list of all 10 locations is required from the police. As per need, the detained people can be taken to designated places.

Were some protesters detained near Connaught Place and Janpath?

According to news agencies reports, some protesters were detained on Saturday morning near Janpath in the Connaught Place area. Police are keeping an eye on the activities of people potentially joining the protest.

Reports also say that the police are paying special attention to those who have a criminal record or who are suspected of mobilizing crowds and disrupting law and order. However, the basis of action against a person will depend on the relevant facts and legal process.

Were security arrangements tightened amid instructions from Home Ministry?

Before the demonstration, information has come to light that the Union Home Secretary has given instructions to the states and union territories to maintain law and order. After this, security preparations have been further strengthened in Delhi.

Along with increasing police deployment around Jantar Mantar, monitoring is being done at sensitive places. The priority of the administration is to maintain public order and prevent any possible tension.

Did police appeal to protesters to maintain law and order?

Delhi Police has appealed to the people to follow law and order and not violate security related instructions. The police can take legal action against any unauthorized gathering, subject to the permission for the demonstration and the restrictions in place.