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Delhi Police denies Jantar Mantar closure, SC mulls alternative
Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed social media claims that Jantar Mantar has been closed for protests, calling them false and misleading. The site remains available for authorised peaceful demonstrations under a Supreme…
The Story in Brief
Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed social media claims that Jantar Mantar has been closed for protests, calling them false and misleading. The site remains available for authorised peaceful demonstrations under a Supreme Court-mandated SOP, which allows gatherings of up to 1,000 people with prior approval, The Hans India reports.
Separately, the Supreme Court is considering a fresh plea seeking an alternative protest site. The Times of India notes that the government gave an undertaking over 15 years ago to find another location, but nothing materialised. The court has now sought the stand of the Delhi government and police on the matter.
The Indian Opinion
Social media rumours of Jantar Mantar being locked exaggerate, but so do claims that the site works perfectly. Police say protests are allowed under a Supreme Court-mandated SOP for up to 1,000 people. Meanwhile, residents have complained for 15 years about unhygienic conditions and constant noise from year-long demonstrations, with the government repeatedly promising an alternative. The fresh plea before the Supreme Court will test whether the state finally delivers a second site or keeps kicking the can down the road.
Sources (2): thehansindia.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
