Delhi on high alert! CAPF deployment extended till October 31, 273 companies to handle the front
A large number of central forces were called in as part of the security arrangements in view of the proposed CJP demonstration on October 10 in Delhi. On the demand of Delhi Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs had approved the deployment of a total of 301 companies. Of these, 221 companies were requisitioned on October 6 and 80 companies on October 8. Now with the deployment of 273 companies being extended till October 31, the presence of security forces in the capital will continue.
New Delhi: Security has been tightened in Delhi in view of the protest. The Union Home Ministry has decided to continue the deployment of 273 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for the second time till October 31, 2026. According to government sources, these forces were deployed in Delhi in the wake of protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) earlier this month.
Home Ministry issues alert to Delhi Police
According to news agency PTI, the Ministry of Home Affairs on October 22 directed the Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces concerned to ensure deployment with mutual coordination. The Delhi Police had sought continuation of CAPF deployment beyond the stipulated time frame in view of possible protests and law and order situation. A formal letter was sent to the Home Ministry for this, which was approved.
Earlier, 301 companies were approved for deployment.
A large number of central forces were called in as part of the security arrangements in view of the proposed CJP demonstration on October 10 in Delhi. On the demand of Delhi Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs had approved the deployment of a total of 301 companies. Of these, 221 companies were requisitioned on October 6 and 80 companies on October 8. Now with the deployment of 273 companies being extended till October 31, the presence of security forces in the capital will continue.
Protests expected from Jantar Mantar to Parliament House
According to sources, the protesters can once again gather at sensitive places like Jantar Mantar, Election Commission, Parliament House and India Gate. Besides, protests are also expected to be held outside the offices and residences of ministers.
Delhi Police is on alert in view of possible protests. Security agencies are gearing up to deal with any unforeseen situation, control the crowd and maintain law and order in the capital. In such a situation, the additional deployment of CAPF till October 31 is being considered as an important step in the security arrangement of Delhi.
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