Delhi Police Welds Barricades at Jantar Mantar Amid CJP Protest Warning
Delhi Police deploys RAF personnel and welds iron barricades at Jantar Mantar after CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka demands immediate withdrawal of FIRs.
CJP News Desk, News·29 Jul 2026 IST·29 Jul 2026·1 min read
Following the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) warning to resume nationwide protests over pending FIRs, Delhi Police reinforced security arrangements at Jantar Mantar by welding iron barricades and deploying additional personnel.
What we can verify
- Barricades Welded: Officers installed and welded iron barricades at both entrances of the Jantar Mantar protest site to prevent unauthorized assemblies.
- RAF Deployment: A company of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) alongside local Delhi Police personnel was stationed at the venue round the clock.
- CJP Demands: CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka stated on Tuesday that the party demands the immediate withdrawal of all FIRs lodged against student protesters, the release of detained individuals, and the public release of the signed July 25 agreement text.
- Legal Aid Support: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal announced a ₹1 crore corpus to support CJP’s newly formed nationwide legal aid cell and online evidence-gathering platform, SAAKSHI.
- Police Response: Delhi Police sources confirmed the security reinforcement was taken as a precautionary measure in anticipation of potential student gatherings.
#Delhi Police#Jantar Mantar#CJP protest#Ashutosh Ranka#Rapid Action Force
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