Delhi will see planned protests on October 10, causing significant travel disruptions for residents and commuters
Delhi Police denies permission for CJP protest
NEW DELHI: A proposed protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and other groups in Delhi on October 10 has prompted a security clampdown, with Indian Railways cancelling several trains, Delhi Police seeking restrictions at 57 Metro stations and security being stepped up at the city’s borders. Indian Railways has decided to cancel Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4am and 2pm on October 10. Trains departing from their originating stations after 2pm on October 9 and scheduled to reach either station during this window on October 10 will be cancelled at source, railway sources said. Delhi Police has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to close entry and exit gates at 57 Metro stations from 9pm on October 9 and continue the proposed restrictions on October 10 until the situation normalises. Joint Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad said the police received an application from CJP co-convener Saurav Das on October 7, just three days before the proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar. Police guidelines require applications at least 10 days before a planned protest, she said. Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is in force in the New Delhi district. Separately, all retail liquor outlets in Delhi will remain closed on October 9 and 10 following an excise department order issued on October 8. With train cancellations, possible Metro restrictions and enhanced security measures in place, commuters have been advised to monitor official advisories and allow additional time for travel on October 10.
Separately, West Central Railway’s Bhopal division announced the cancellation of the Mumbai–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (22221) on October 9 due to operational reasons. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi Stay updated with the latest Delhi news.
Officials said the precautionary measure was aimed at ensuring passenger safety and preventing inconvenience caused by traffic disruptions. Sources said police were also monitoring hotels, railway stations and other transit points, checking last-minute bookings and approaching groups gathered at these locations to inquire about their plans. Licensed restaurants, bars and clubs, however, will continue to serve liquor as usual, an excise department official said.
However, there has been no announcement of a blanket bandh across the capital. The protest, called over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanding accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, has been denied permission by Delhi Police. The decision follows intelligence inputs and traffic advisories warning of severe congestion around the two stations. Passengers have been advised to check official railway updates before travelling. The police have also sought a reduction in train frequency at the identified stations, citing the possibility of unruly crowd movement towards sensitive locations. The stations named 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 and Jamia Millia Islamia, among others. The request does not by itself confirm that DMRC has approved or implemented the proposed measures. Commuters should check official Metro advisories before travelling. Police have warned that unauthorised gatherings and violations of prohibitory orders could invite legal action. Deputy Commissioner of Police Shrishti Pandey urged people not to participate in unauthorised gatherings, cautioning that violations could have legal consequences. Delhi Police has heightened vigilance at Ghazipur, Chilla, Tikri, Singhu, Gurugram, Kapashera, Loni and Badarpur borders ahead of the proposed protest. Police teams have contacted market welfare associations, resident welfare associations and Aman committees in several areas, asking them to counsel people against participating in activities that could disturb public order. The proposed demonstration comes amid heightened tensions over protests linked to electoral roll revisions and demands for the Chief Election Commissioner’s accountability. The closure covers specified retail outlets selling Indian liquor, foreign liquor and country liquor, including certain outlets in malls. Download the TOI App.
The police cited short notice, alleged violations during an earlier demonstration and concerns over public safety, law and order and traffic management. The police also cited alleged non-compliance with directions and undertakings during an earlier demonstration, as well as concerns over the prevailing law-and-order situation and traffic regulation. The measures are expected to affect commuters travelling through central Delhi and those arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations on Saturday.