Security stepped up in New Delhi ahead of CJP protest march on Sep 5

Security has been stepped up across the New Delhi district ahead of a protest march called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) from India Gate to the Police Headquarters on Jai Singh Marg, near Jantar Mantar on September 5, police sources said on Tuesday.

Delhi Police has enhanced security arrangements in and around Jantar Mantar, where additional personnel have been deployed and barricading has been put in place as a precautionary measure ahead of the proposed march, the sources said.

The CJP has announced the march from India Gate to the Police Headquarters. A police source said that no permission has been granted for the proposed march so far.

They also said that the police have not received any request or permission letter from the CJP seeking approval for the protest.

The security arrangements have been intensified as the proposed demonstration coincides with heightened security requirements in the national capital ahead of the BRICS Summit.

Security has been stepped up not only in the New Delhi district but also in parts of central Delhi in view of the summit, the source said.

The Jantar Mantar area, which is a designated site for protests and is located close to several important government offices, has also been brought under heightened security.

Police personnel have been deployed at strategic locations and movement around sensitive areas is being closely monitored as part of the arrangements.

The police are likely to make further security arrangements closer to the date of the proposed march.