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Delhi Police imposes Section 163, deploys thousands for protests
Several organisations, including the Aam Aadmi Party, the Left and Youth Congress, have announced protests at Jantar Mantar on Friday, 2 October. In response, Delhi Police has deployed thousands of personnel and paramilitary forces in New Delhi's VVVIP areas, with heightened surveillance also at the Uttar Pradesh and Haryana borders.
Section 163 of the BNSS has been imposed in the New Delhi district, banning assemblies, gatherings of five or more people, processions, demonstrations and sit-ins without written permission. The order, applicable to the Parliament Street sub-division, also prohibits carrying weapons, banners, posters, sticks and spears, as well as shouting slogans and delivering speeches.
The restrictions, in effect since 23 August 2026, will remain until 21 October 2026 unless revoked earlier. Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for 2 October, warning of traffic diversions and regulated movement around Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, GPO, Tolstoy Marg, Jantar Mantar Road and Parliament Street, urging commuters to plan their travel and cooperate with traffic personnel.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The imposition of Section 163 and deployment of thousands of personnel indicate the administration's assessment of a potentially large turnout at Jantar Mantar, given that multiple opposition-aligned groups have called for protests on the same day. For commuters and residents of central New Delhi, the traffic advisory and restrictions on movement will cause significant disruption, particularly around Connaught Place and Parliament Street. The order, which runs until 21 October, leaves open the possibility that further protests could be met with the same restrictions if renewed permission is not obtained.
Source: aajtak.in
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