Delhi Police has denied permission for the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing short notice, previous non-compliance with police directions and concerns over public safety, law and order and traffic management.
Police cite short notice, previous violations
In a letter dated Thursday, the Joint Commissioner of Police, Transport Range, cited the possibility of unruly crowds moving towards sensitive locations in New Delhi district and requested the DMRC to make the necessary arrangements. The stations listed in the communication include Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Janpath, New Delhi, Mandi House, ITO, Supreme Court, Indraprastha, Kashmere Gate, Karol Bagh, INA, Hauz Khas, Lajpat Nagar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Seelampur, Welcome, Shahdara, Rithala, Rohini East and Rohini West, among others. Joint Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad said the New Delhi district received an application from CJP co-convener Saurabh Das on October 7, notifying the authorities of the proposed demonstration. Separately, Delhi Police has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to consider closing entry and exit gates at 57 Metro stations and reducing train frequency in view of the planned protests on Saturday.
“Therefore, because of not following the legal directions, their own undertaking, and the prevalent law and order situation, and to maintain public safety, law and order, and traffic regulation, this time the permission is rejected; it is not approved”, Prasad said.
