Security has been tightened outside Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s Delhi residence and across the national Capital ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party protest. Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed, while traffic diversions and vehicle checks are underway.
Published Date – 10 October 2026, 09:03 AM
New Delhi: Security has been significantly tightened outside Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s Delhi residence ahead of a planned Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest scheduled for Saturday.
Additional Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have been deployed, and local police remain on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents.
Security has been tightened across the national Capital ahead of the protest. Heavy security arrangements are in place at Delhi’s borders, including Chilla Border, which connects Noida to Mayur Vihar.
Delhi Police, additional forces, BSF personnel and traffic police have been deployed, and vehicles are being checked.
Meanwhile, the situation at Tikri Border remained normal on Saturday morning, with vehicles moving smoothly and no traffic congestion reported.
Police personnel and paramilitary forces are continuing to arrive at the spot to strengthen security arrangements. Security agencies remain alert and are monitoring incoming and outgoing vehicles. The administration is keeping a close watch on the situation, while public movement continues as usual.
On Friday, Delhi Police announced traffic diversions for Saturday in view of the law and order situation linked to the CJP protest. It advised commuters to allow extra travel time if heading towards railway stations, ISBTs or the airport via New Delhi and Central Delhi.
The diversions were enforced from 6 am, depending on the prevailing situation at key intersections, including Outer Circle Connaught Place-Barakhamba Road T-Point, Round About Gol Dak Khana, Round About Patel Chowk, Jai Singh Road-Ashoka Road T-Point, Round About RML Hospital and Outer Circle Connaught Place-Sansad Marg T-Point, a statement said.
The traffic police advised commuters to avoid non-essential travel, adding that traffic management measures are dynamic and would be relaxed or regulated based on real-time ground assessment.
For live updates, alternate routes and continuous traffic alerts, people can refer to the official Delhi Traffic Police website and social media platforms, the statement added.
