Delhi witnessed heightened security on October 10, 2026, as police took action against protesters associated with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar. The protest was linked to allegations of irregularities in the electoral process and demands for the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation.
According to the supplied Navbharat Times report, several political leaders, activists and social media personalities were detained as security was tightened across the national capital.
Several Leaders and Activists Detained
Among those reportedly detained were CPI(ML) Liberation General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, AISA leader Neha Bora, social activist Yogendra Yadav and lawyer Prashant Bhushan. They were reportedly taken into custody near INA Market while marching towards the protest area.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, spokesperson Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka were also reportedly detained at Indira Gandhi International Airport before the demonstration. The report additionally mentions social media influencer Dhruv Rathee and AAP leader Manish Sisodia among those detained.
Heavy Security Deployment Across Delhi
Delhi Police stepped up security arrangements around Jantar Mantar and other key locations. Personnel from the Rapid Action Force (RAF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Pink Force were deployed to manage the situation.
Barricades and vehicle-control measures were introduced at several locations. The report also described traffic restrictions, surveillance drones and body cameras being used by police personnel to monitor developments and record potential incidents.
More Than 200 People Reportedly Detained
The report stated that more than 200 people had been detained from Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas. It also mentioned incidents involving protesters attempting to breach police barricades.
Security personnel were deployed at major locations, including border areas and important transport hubs. The report cited the deployment of more than 220 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) as part of the wider security arrangements.
Protest Over Electoral Process
The demonstration focused on allegations concerning the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Protesters were seeking accountability and action over their concerns about the electoral process.
The situation highlighted the challenges of managing large political demonstrations in the capital while balancing public order and the right to peaceful protest.
Reporting note: This article is based on the supplied Navbharat Times report. Detention figures, individual detention claims and security-deployment details have not been independently verified here.
