In Brief
- Delhi authorities suspended mobile internet services around Jantar Mantar and closed entry and exit gates across 11 central metro stations.
- Police denied official permission for the demonstration and enforced Section 163 of the BNSS prohibiting unauthorized public gatherings.
- Security personnel detained several political figures and protesters, including Aam Aadmi Party leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj and Sanjeev Jha, near barricaded entry routes.
Delhi Police implemented security restrictions across central Delhi on Friday morning, October 2, 2026, suspending mobile internet services and erecting multi-tier barricades surrounding the Jantar Mantar protest site. The measures were taken ahead of a planned demonstration called by political leaders, student groups, and civil society representatives demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
To prevent unauthorized assemblies, authorities enforced prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) across the New Delhi district. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed entry and exit gates at 11 key transit stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Janpath, and Central Secretariat, while police personnel established eight security zones under senior officer supervision. Several demonstrators attempting to reach the venue from Ashoka Road were detained and moved to police vehicles, including Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj and Sanjeev Jha. Police officials reiterated that no authorization had been granted for the gathering and urged citizens to abide by public safety regulations.
