Over 6,000 Police Personnel, CCTV cameras deployed ahead of ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ March in Delhi

New Delhi: The have deployed over 6,000 personnel, nearly 220 companies of Central Armed Police Forces, and CCTV cameras have been pressed into service the New Delhi area of the national capital ahead of the and AAPs ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march in Connaught Place this evening.

The authorities have put in place elaborate security arrangements in Connaught Place, Rajiv Chowk, Jantar Mantar, Palika Bazaar, nearby Metro stations and other important areas in Lutyens’ Delhi. Apart from these, more personnel are being mobilised from other parts of the country to prevent any kind of untoward incident. Several barricades have also been put in place.

Speaking to PTI, one of the officers said, “If the crowd swells during the night and we need more security, we will increase the strength to 60 companies in one shift.”He added, “Since there were hardly any cameras at Central Park and a large gathering of people is expected, we have installed new cameras.”

CCTV cameras installed in Central Park and Rajiv Chowk

Over 10 CCTV cameras have also been installed in Central Park and Rajiv Chowk to monitor the gathering. Earlier the authorities had announced that Central Park would remain closed on October 16 and October 17.

The march was earlier called by CJP leaders amid the Opposition protests against the Election Commission on SIR roll out and demand for resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Student organisations and activists are also expected to participate in the march.

March not been given permission: Delhi Police

As per Delhi Police PRO Neha Yadav, the march had not been given permission. She added that t prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS have been put in place in Connaught Place and adjoining areas. She added that market and trade associations in and around Connaught Place have submitted written requests for protection for their establishments. “We are ready to grant permission to a select few protesters for a flag march at some other spot,” she added and said that alternative arrangement would have to be made at an appropriate place.