NEW DELHI: Amid social media posts claiming tensions at Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police on Monday dismissed reports alleging “sporadic use of violence/detentions” during its handling of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest.In a statement posted on X, Delhi Police said, “Some segments from the media have mentioned sporadic use of violence/detentions at Jantar Mantar by Delhi Police. It is informed that no such incident has taken place and the protest is being handled professionally.”It added, “All are requested not to fall prey to any rumour/misgivings, and to assist Delhi Police in maintaining peace and public order at and around the site.”The clarification came after Delhi Police used a lathi charge to disperse hundreds of protesters attempting to march towards Parliament.The demonstration, which began at Jantar Mantar, caused major traffic disruptions across the national capital as security personnel were deployed in large numbers to manage the crowd, news agnecy ANI reported.Several Rapid Action Force personnel have also been deployed in the area to handle the CJP protest march and the ongoing Parliament session.In a separate statement, Delhi Police said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), corresponding to the erstwhile Section 144 of the CrPC, remain in force across the New Delhi district.According to the advisory, protest marches, processions, demonstrations and assemblies of five or more persons are prohibited, except at the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar with prior permission.Police said elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in view of the Monsoon Session of Parliament to ensure public safety, the security of protectees and the protection of vital government installations.Delhi Police further warned that anyone found violating the prohibitory orders would be liable for prosecution under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and other applicable provisions of law.
