Delhi Police Denies Permission for CJP Protest, Sets Up 37 Blocking Points

The Delhi Police has officially denied permission for a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) scheduled for October 10 at Jantar Mantar. Authorities have invoked Section 163, declaring that any unauthorized gatherings in the area or elsewhere will be considered illegal and subject to potential legal action. This decision follows a security review conducted by Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar and senior officials.To enforce this ban, the police have established a comprehensive security strategy involving 37 dedicated blocking points throughout the New Delhi district. Each of these points has been assigned to a specific police unit or district to avoid the overlap of personnel that occurred during previous agitations. Furthermore, all 15 police districts have been directed to establish detention centres to house individuals who refuse to return from the protest sites.Commuters in the capital are advised to prepare for significant travel disruptions. While not yet confirmed, authorities are considering the closure of approximately 40 Delhi Metro stations located near sensitive areas. Additionally, the Indian Railways has issued an order cancelling Mail and Express trains arriving at the New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations between 4 am and 2 pm on the day of the protest.Police officials noted that this strict security posture is a response to assessment lapses identified during a previous CJP agitation in July. Personnel from various districts and battalions have been ordered to report to their assigned assembly points on Saturday at 11 am. Residents and travellers are encouraged to monitor official Delhi Traffic Police and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation advisories for real-time updates regarding road diversions and service interruptions.