Authorities have turned key stretches of Central Delhi into heavily guarded zones, deploying nearly 5,000 security personnel—including units from the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and paramilitary forces—ahead of planned demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.The security measures come as anti-EC agitators enter their third consecutive day of demonstrations. While law enforcement officials confirmed that no official permissions were granted for the proposed marches from India Gate to Jantar Mantar, authorities anticipate a substantial turnout.Security Crackdown & Traffic Diversions.Multi-layered barricades and road blockades have been put in place on key approach routes leading toward Jantar Mantar:Blocked Corridors: Access from Tolstoy Marg, Janpath Road, Sansad Marg, and Kerala Bhawan has been restricted.Additional Checkpoints: Heavy barricading has also been set up near Ashoka Road and the C-Hexagon surrounding India Gate.Surveillance Network: Real-time CCTV feeds are being continuously monitored at the DCP (New Delhi) office, supported by aerial drone surveillance to track crowd movements.PCR vans and anti-riot security units are stationed along all major transit arteries, with the Ministry of Home Affairs receiving regular updates on the law-and-order situation.Scheduled Demonstrations.Two major rallies are scheduled to take place along the India Gate to Jantar Mantar corridor:Citizens’ March: Planned for 3:00 PM.Indian Youth Congress March: Scheduled to follow at 5:00 PM.Escalating Tensions.The massive security mobilization comes on the heels of mounting friction between demonstrators and law enforcement. Over recent days, three separate FIRs have been registered in connection with clashes at Jantar Mantar. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has launched a probe following allegations of sexual harassment leveled by three female journalists against on-duty police personnel during Saturday’s coverage.
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