The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is scheduled to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Security arrangements have been tightened across the capital ahead of the demonstration, with restrictions on movement reported in several areas. The reported measures include increased deployment of police and paramilitary personnel, restrictions at metro stations, disruptions to railway services, a temporary internet shutdown and potential effects on educational institutions.
Security agencies in the New Delhi district have been placed on high alert ahead of the proposed CJP protest. Police deployment has been increased at Jantar Mantar and in nearby sensitive areas. Barricades have been installed on major roads and access routes, while additional arrangements have been made to check vehicles and monitor suspicious activities.
Police personnel are questioning people at several locations, and senior police officers and station house officers have been instructed to conduct patrols in their respective jurisdictions. Paramilitary personnel have also been deployed to respond to any untoward incident.
The police administration has said that maintaining law and order remains its priority. Surveillance has been increased in sensitive areas, and authorities are continuously monitoring the situation. Restrictions on routes leading to Jantar Mantar may affect movement through the area.
Restrictions have been reported at 45 Delhi Metro stations in view of the planned demonstration. For security reasons, entry and exit gates at some stations may be closed, or passenger movement may be restricted. The nature of the restrictions may vary from one station to another.
Daily commuters have been advised to check the latest updates on the status of the relevant stations and their routes before leaving home. Potential changes to metro operations may require office workers, students and other passengers to use alternative routes.
Railway-related restrictions have also been reported ahead of the CJP protest. According to the available details, a decision was taken to cancel trains departing from New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations after 2 pm on Friday.
Train operations at these stations were also reported to be affected between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday, particularly for arriving services.
The changes may affect passengers travelling from or arriving at the two stations. Travellers have been advised to confirm their journeys using official railway notifications. Passengers may need to make alternative transport arrangements if trains are cancelled or their schedules change.
Mobile internet services have reportedly been ordered to be temporarily suspended in parts of the New Delhi district as part of measures to maintain law and order during the protest. The reported restriction covers an area within a four-kilometre radius of Janpath and Kartavya Path.
The suspension is scheduled to remain in effect from 10 pm on Friday until 10 pm on Saturday. The precise coverage area and the status of services should be confirmed through the relevant official order.
The internet shutdown may affect people relying on digital payments, online maps, messaging applications and other internet-based services. The reported restrictions could therefore affect routine digital transactions and access to travel information during the specified period.
