From Financialexpress · Ajay Joseph · · 1m 10s
Delhi Police Detain 6,000 Amid CJP Protest
Delhi police detained 6,000 people as Cockroach Janta Party protests over electoral roll revisions.
In brief
Delhi police detained 6,000 people as Cockroach Janta Party protests over electoral roll revisions. Delhi police detained 6,000 people during a Cockroach Janta Party protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Delhi protest restrictions
Delhi police enforced security restrictions ahead of Cockroach Janta Party protest on Saturday.
6,000 detained by 7pm
Around 6,000 people detained across Delhi by 7pm Saturday with many picked up before reaching protest site.
CJP demands CEC resignation
Cockroach Janta Party demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar resign over electoral roll revision irregularities.
CJP leaders detained
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and leaders detained inside aircraft after landing at Delhi airport.
Supreme Court hearing
Supreme Court to hear plea seeking contempt action against authorities for metro restrictions.
UNHRC expresses concern
UN Human Rights Office expressed concern over reported detentions of demonstrators and journalists.
25,000 police deployed
Around 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed across Delhi for security arrangements.
Metro stations closed
45 metro stations shut after 25-hour closure due to CJP protest restrictions.
Traffic disruptions
Traffic congestion spread across central Delhi with 70 roadblocks reported by 11:30am.
The main idea
Delhi police detained 6,000 people during a Cockroach Janta Party protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
