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Delhi Police detains 30-40 people with criminal records before CJP protest

Delhi Police has detained people with criminal records across all 15 districts of the national capital as part of preventive measures ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, police sources said. According to sources, around 30 to 40 people with criminal records have been picked up from all 15 districts as the police stepped up security arrangements to maintain law and order. Police are also keeping a close watch on the movements of certain people who could mobilise people or influence them to participate in the proposed demonstration, the source said. Surveillance has been intensified outside the residences of such people as part of the security measures, added the source. Security arrangements have been tightened across Delhi in view of the proposed protest.

Oct 10 CJP protest: What are the rules for holding demonstrations in Delhi?

Delhi Police denied permission for the CJP's Jantar Mantar protest, citing late notice and public-order concerns. Here's what the Constitution and law say about the right to protest

Delhi Police denies permission for CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday

Delhi Police has denied permission for a protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party and some student organisations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on October 10, a senior police officer said on Friday. At a press conference, Joint Commissioner of Police, New Delhi range, Nupur Prasad, cited late submission of application and violations of rules during a previous protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as reasons for denying the permission. "We have received an application from Saurav Das, Co-Convener of Cockroach Janta Party. The application is regarding an intimation for a protest on October 10 at Jantar Mantar," she said. The protest is regarding demanding accountability from the chief election commissioner (CEC). This intimation was considered and it was found that it was given at very short notice, she said. According to the prescribed procedure, the intimation has to be given 10 days prior to a protest, the officer said. Prasad said it i

'Prepare for the storm': Delhi top cop urges restraint ahead of CJP protest

With the national capital bracing for a massive protest on October 10, Delhi Police's Joint Commissioner Madhur Verma on Friday urged personnel to exercise restraint, stressing that the force's strength lies in handling crowds with "discipline, dignity and minimum force". "Prepare for the storm. Practise restraint. Protect the peace. Because the true strength of the police is not merely in controlling a crowd, but in doing so with discipline, dignity and minimum force," Verma, Joint Commissioner of Police (Central Range), said in a post on X. The appeal comes amid heightened security arrangements ahead of a protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), with the Ministry of Home Affairs making available around 23,000 personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to the Delhi Police for deployment between October 8 and 12, officials said. The protest comes amid escalating demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the special

Shut down entire country: Dipke on train cancellations ahead of CJP protest

A day before the CJP's protest in Delhi, its founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday slammed the Centre, saying it should shut down the entire country if it is scared of the youth, a statement coming in the wake of cancellation of trains to and from the national capital on October 10. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called for a massive demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar alleging massive irregularities in the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Railway Board on Friday cancelled certain Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10. The Delhi Police have urged the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to shut 57 metro stations to thwart the movement of youths who may be coming to join the protest. Talking to reporters over the development here, Dipke said there was no need for the

Delhi Police registers 25 FIRs over SIR protests, Rahul, Priyanka named

The Delhi Police have registered 25 FIRs related to the SIR protests in the national capital since October 2, with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra among those named, sources said. The cases relate to alleged vandalism of public property, assaults and scuffles involving police personnel, obstruction of government work and violation of prohibitory orders imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in the New Delhi district. Police have taken action against protesters following repeated incidents of alleged lawlessness during the demonstrations, a police source said. The opposition MPs have held a series of protests in the national capital after a report by The Indian Express said Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected to multiple decisions and orders related to the SIR of electoral rolls.

SC rejects plea seeking independent probe into CJP's July protest

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea seeking a direction to the Centre, the Delhi government and police to ensure an independent and fair probe into the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest at Jantar Mantar in July. The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest against the NEET paper leak culminated in the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union education minister. The top court also refused the prayer seeking a declaration that police, like the judiciary, exercise sovereign and independent functions in maintaining law and order and investigating crimes, free from interference unless their actions are contrary to law. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana heard the matter involving a plea concerning the investigation into FIRs registered in connection with the protests at Jantar Mantar. The petition made the Centre, the Commissioner of Police, the Delhi government, Shailendra Mani Tripathi, one of the PIL petitioners

Delhi Police asks journalists to maintain distance while covering protests

Additional DCP Manjeet Sheoran said some media personnel obstruct police work during demonstrations, as the NHRC seeks a report on allegations of sexual harassment of three women journalists

Delhi Metro to restrict entry, exit at 57 stations from 9 pm? Check details

Delhi Police has proposed closing entry and exit gates at 57 Metro stations and reducing train frequency amid protests scheduled for October 10

Buying liquor in Delhi? Retail shops to remain shut for 2 days; know why

Delhi government has declared two dry days citing police inputs ahead of October 10 protest over alleged electoral roll irregularities; licensed bars, restaurants, and clubs to remain open

INDIA bloc to meet today, weigh fresh protests; CJP alleges leader detained

Opposition MPs are awaiting an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu over alleged voter deletions, while CJP has alleged that one of their leaders was detained ahead of its Oct 10 Delhi protest

Police register FIR to probe violence during CJP's July 20 protest

The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police has registered an FIR to investigate the violence that broke out during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest in the national capital on July 20, police sources said on Thursday. The probe will focus on identifying people allegedly responsible for the violence and examine whether it was premeditated, the sources said. On the directions of the Supreme Court, the Delhi Police had cancelled 17 FIRs registered at multiple police stations in the New Delhi district. The FIR comes two days ahead of another CJP protest announced to be held at Jantar Mantar, this time to press for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise. A police officer said that permission has not been granted for any protest. Referring to the fresh FIR, the police source told PTI that teams of the Crime Branch will also look into whether criminal elements entered the protest sites after the CJP called for a march

Prakash Raj, Dhruv Rathee join hands with Dipke, stage protest against SIR

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and actor-activist Prakash Raj led a protest here on Thursday against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his immediate resignation over alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls. Protesters from various walks of life, including women and students, gathered in large numbers at Freedom Park and the mood dramatically turned electric, with unceasing slogan-shouting, demanding the scrapping of the SIR exercise and asking Gyanesh Kumar to step down. According to the organisers, the protest, a people's tribunal for the victims of SIR from across Karnataka, will be followed by a "Chappal protest" in solidarity with women. "Error 404 - Name Not Found", and "It's done bro, resign sir" and "Don't erase us, hear us," were among the slogans found on posters waved by protesters. Some protesters also raised slogans like "Dictatorship will not be tolerated", "vote theft", "Gyanesh Kumar Gaddi leave your chair." Posters featuring freedom fight

Heavy deployment by CAPF, Delhi Police ahead of Oct 10 CJP protest: Details

Security has been intensified across Delhi ahead of the CJP's proposed October 10 protest, with authorities preparing for large crowds and possible movement from neighbouring states

Delhi Police seeks removal of 11 posts over 'misleading' protest content

The Delhi Police has asked a social media platform to remove or restrict access to 11 posts and videos allegedly presenting a misleading account of police action during a recent protest in the national capital, saying the content could provoke public reaction and adversely affect law and order. The Joint Commissioner of Police, Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (IFSO), issued the notices on Monday under the Information Technology Act, 2000, directing the platform to remove or disable access to the reported URLs within three hours of receiving the intimation. The action comes in the backdrop of the arrest of a 24-year-old man for allegedly circulating an AI-generated video falsely portraying a police officer as sexually assaulting a woman. Police have said they are probing whether the circulation of the fabricated content was part of a larger conspiracy to malign the Delhi Police and create dissatisfaction during protests. According to the notice, the 11 reported posts contained

Rahul Gandhi, other Congress leaders released from police detention

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was also detained from the premises

CJP activists being pressured not to join Oct 10 Delhi protest: Dipke

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday alleged that CJP activists were receiving police notices and being pressured not to participate in the CJP's proposed agitation in New Delhi on October 10. Targeting the BJP-led government, Dipke also claimed 'One Nation, One Election' was merely a slogan and that the intention was "one nation, one political party". The CJP founder was addressing a press conference in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city. The CJP has proposed an agitation at Jantar Mantar in the national capital on October 10 to press for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Dipke claimed that the Chandrapur police had served notices to CJP activists, asking them not to participate in the October 10 agitation at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and questioning them about the source of funds for their travel expenses. "I have said multiple times that the Maharashtra Police is the best police force in the country, and the Delhi Police sho

SC to hear pleas seeking directions to Delhi Police to allow protests

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list pleas seeking directions to Delhi Police to permit peaceful protests in the national capital. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was approached by a counsel alleging that police were not allowing citizens, students and office-bearers of registered political parties, including Members of Parliament, to hold peaceful protests. Agreeing to list the plea for a hearing, the bench said it would ascertain whether similar matters were already pending before the court. "Delhi Police is not allowing peaceful protests. This is a very important issue. Neither students nor citizens are being allowed (to protest)," the lawyer said. "What is the relief sought? Who is the petitioner? Is it a PIL?" the CJI asked. The lawyer said that the petitioner was seeking specific directions to ensure that Delhi Police permit peaceful protests in accordance with law. The bench said it would examine th

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Around 15 police personnel injured, 110 detained in Jantar Mantar protest

The controversy follows a report that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally raised objections on at least 14 occasions over 10 months over decisions on electoral rolls