6,000 cops, 200 CAPF companies: As CJP pushes ahead with Tiranga march, Delhi prepares for a high-securit

NEW DELHI: Central Delhi is bracing for a massive security operation again on Friday, with the Delhi Police deploying around 6,000 personnel, supported by 200 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in shifts, ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march at Connaught Place.

From barricades and body-worn cameras to heavy security deployment and extensive traffic restrictions, the authorities are preparing for a high-security day in the heart of the national capital amid a standoff over the party’s proposed protest.

The march, called by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, is scheduled for 5pm on October 16 at Central Park in Connaught Place.

The party has appealed to people to join the gathering carrying the national flag, describing it as a campaign to defend voting rights and the right to protest.

Police personnel will be deployed at strategic locations, with barricades erected and the movement of protesters and commuters regulated to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incident. The deployment of personnel in shifts is expected to ensure security throughout the day.