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Delhi deploys over 6,000 police for CJP Tiranga march
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Delhi Police deployed over 6,000 personnel and 220 CAPF companies ahead of a Cockroach Janata Party Tiranga March. PRO Neha Yadav said the Central Park march for 5 PM lacked permission under Section 163 of the BNSS. NDMC closed Central Park to the public on October 16 and 17 for administrative reasons. Traffic Police flagged about 20 roads for restrictions.
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What It Means For You
- Commuters face diversions on listed central Delhi roads from 3 PM on Friday.
- Central Park is closed to the public on October 16 and 17 even while markets stay officially open.
- Extra travel time and public transport are the Traffic Police's stated advice for the afternoon.
What's Happening
- The march was called after CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to judicial custody.
- Five thousand reserve personnel were kept on standby from other districts, PTI reported.
- Thirty CAPF companies were planned per shift, with scope to rise to 60 if crowds swell at night.
What Section 163 Changes On The Ground
- Section 163 of the BNSS is the prohibitory order police cite against mass gatherings in the area.
- Trade associations around Connaught Place asked for protection, citing business disruption from large gatherings.
- New cameras were installed at Central Park because coverage there was previously thin, an officer told PTI.
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