In view of the possible protests in Delhi, the Union Home Ministry has extended the deployment of 273 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for the second time till October 31. This decision has been taken on the appeal of Delhi Police. In view of the possibility of protests at many places including Jantar Mantar, Election Commission, Parliament House and India Gate, security arrangements are being kept tight.
Tezzbuzz Desk – In view of the possibility of protests in Delhi, the Union Home Ministry has extended the deployment period of 273 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in the national capital for the second time. These companies will now remain deployed in Delhi till 31st October. Government sources said on Friday that these forces were called to Delhi in view of the 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP) protests earlier this month.
News agency PTI quoted sources as saying that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had on October 22 directed Delhi Police and the concerned CAPF to mutually coordinate for the deployment. In view of possible demonstrations in the capital, Delhi Police had earlier demanded to extend the deployment of CAPF till October 20. In this regard, a letter was sent by Delhi Police to the Home Ministry.
In the letter, permission was sought to continue the deployment of 273 companies of CAPF even after the stipulated time limit. Large scale deployment of central forces was made in view of the CJP protest in Delhi on October 10. On the demand of Delhi Police, the Home Ministry had approved the deployment of a total of 301 companies. Of these, a demand was made to deploy 221 companies on 6 October and 80 companies on 8 October.
In view of possible demonstrations by CJP and other organizations, Delhi Police had requested to continue the deployment of central forces for an additional period. The Home Ministry has approved this request. Under this, 273 companies of CAPF will be deployed in the capital till 31st October.
According to the information, protesters can once again protest at places like Jantar Mantar, Election Commission, Parliament House and India Gate. In view of this, Delhi Police is on alert. In the letter sent to the Home Ministry, the possibility of demonstrations outside the offices and residences of ministers was also expressed. Delhi Police had sought increased deployment of Central Armed Police Forces to maintain law and order and deal with any possible situation.