Delhi on High Alert Ahead of Cockroach Janta Party Protest

New Delhi. Security has been tightened across the capital Delhi in view of the demonstration planned by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) today. Police have deployed additional security personnel at the international Indira Gandhi (IGI) airport, border areas entering Delhi, major railway stations, inter-state bus terminals, and checkpoints connecting to neighboring states.

According to the police, although no formal permission request has been received for the demonstration, security preparations have been intensified based on information received through social media. Extensive security arrangements have been made keeping in mind potential crowds and activities that could affect law and order.

The CJP originated last month as a satirical response after Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court of India commented on some individuals as 'cockroaches' and 'parasites' during a hearing. Later, this campaign gained significant support on social media and began to take the form of an organized movement. Earlier this month, party founder Abhijit Dipke had called upon supporters and students to participate in the demonstration in Delhi. He had also urged supporters to gather at Delhi airport on June 6.

Under the security arrangements, more than 1,000 police personnel have been allocated for New Delhi district and other sensitive areas. Police teams have also been deployed in major intersections, market areas, and sensitive locations.

Multi-layered barricades have been erected around the airport, and vehicle checking campaigns have been intensified on major routes leading to border areas and central Delhi. A large number of security personnel were seen deployed at Delhi airport and surrounding areas on Friday. Senior officials, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police for the IGI area, Vichitra Veer, reviewed the security arrangements and gave necessary instructions to the security personnel.

According to police sources, the security situation was reviewed in a high-level meeting held on Friday. The meeting directed all regional police units to remain on high alert, keep sufficient reserve forces ready, and continuously monitor developments. The police stated that they are assessing the potential situation in coordination with intelligence agencies and other security forces.