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Delhi Police visited the residence of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Deepke to prevent a planned ‘Tiranga Yatra’, or national flag march, in the Indian capital, NDTV reported.
The programme was scheduled for October 16 at Central Park in Connaught Place, a major commercial hub in Delhi. Police formally notified Deepke against holding the event, citing concerns over possible disruption and the need to maintain law and order.
A video circulating on social media showed Deepke sitting on a yellow sofa with a small Indian national flag draped over his shoulder as police officers stood before him. He questioned the officers, asking what allegations had been brought against him. He was also seen examining documents on a table and arguing with the officers.
Delhi Police have taken extensive security measures to control potential crowds and maintain public order. A high-level meeting was held at police headquarters under Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, attended by senior officials from the crime branch, Special Cell, intelligence department, traffic police and New Delhi range.
Authorities decided to prevent large gatherings across central Delhi, including at Central Park in Connaught Place. Police are preparing to enforce restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Several entry points to Connaught Place may be barricaded, while gates at nearby metro stations could be temporarily closed if necessary. Police have also sought an increase in the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) amid concerns that protests could spread. Intelligence surveillance and security have been intensified across central Delhi.
The CJP has been campaigning for the resignation of India’s Chief Election Commissioner, alleging irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Earlier, two party members were arrested during a programme at Jantar Mantar and sent to Tihar Jail. In response, Deepke called on people to gather at Connaught Place carrying the national flag to protest the arrests and demand the release of his colleagues.
