CJP leaders under radar, intel tracking on: How Delhi Police is preparing for Sept 5 march

The Delhi Police has begun preparations for the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed September 5 march, assessing the expected turnout, monitoring organisers and considering additional paramilitary deployment despite the group not yet seeking official permission for the protest.

The CJP announced Monday that it would hold a peaceful 2.5-km march from India Gate to the Delhi Police headquarters on Jai Singh Road. The group has alleged that the Centre failed to fulfil commitments made to young protesters when the Jantar Mantar protest was called off last month.

Families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide, alleged victims of police brutality, students, youth organisations and young citizens from across the country are expected to join the march.

Police said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita are already in force in the New Delhi district, where India Gate is located. They said protests and marches are permitted only at designated locations such as Jantar Mantar and require prior permission.

“The department has not received any request for any march or protest from their side,” New Delhi DCP Sachin Sharma said.

A CJP spokesperson said the group would inform Delhi Police about the protest in the coming days.

Police assess security, crowd size

Since the proposed route falls outside a designated protest site, police are considering asking organisers to shift the venue depending on the expected turnout.

An officer said police were preparing plans to prevent protesters from gathering at India Gate, citing security and traffic concerns. Senior officers, including Joint Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Nupur Prasad, and New Delhi district officials held meetings Tuesday to assess the proposed protest.

Police are also considering shifting the protest to Ramlila Maidan or another venue if the expected crowd is large.

CJP leaders under police watch

A team at Parliament Street police station has collected details of CJP leaders, spokespersons and other organisers. Police are monitoring their social media activity and assessing whether supporters could travel to Delhi from other states.

“We have also found families of NEET victims and other student leaders will join them. We are keeping a check on them,” an officer said.

Another officer said the Special Branch and other teams were estimating the likely size of the protest. Police have been asked to retain the CRPF and consider deploying the ITBP if a large crowd is expected.