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The article references previous protests at Jantar Mantar on July 20 where violence, stone-pelting, and clashes occurred, prompting current security measures including internet suspensions and road closures ahead of a new protest.
Omar Abdullah says ‘Kashmir model’ exported to Delhi ahead of protest
NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday criticised the suspension of internet services in parts of Delhi, saying the Kashmir model had been “exported” to the national capital. "Kashmir model has been exported to Delhi. Welcome to the New Delhi, modelled on the New Jammu and Kashmir," Abdullah said in a post on X.
Omar Abdullah takes dig at Delhi internet curbs, says ‘Kashmir model’ exported
He was referring to reports of internet service suspensions in parts of Central Delhi ahead of a planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday. Security arrangements have been tightened across New Delhi ahead of the ‘Jantar Mantar 2.0’ protest scheduled for Saturday, with more than 35,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel deployed. The demonstration, called by CJP to seek accountability over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, is set to take place at Jantar Mantar despite police denying permission. The Union Home Secretary has also directed states and Union Territories to maintain law and order.
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Roads leading to Jantar Mantar are set to be closed, while police have barricaded stretches including Ashoka Road, Tolstoy Marg and Jantar Mantar Lane, where violence, stone-pelting or clashes were reported during the previous protest on July 20. Mobile internet services are to be suspended within a 4-km radius of Jantar Mantar. Following a request from Delhi Police, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) initially announced the closure of entry and exit gates at 57 stations from 9 pm on October 9, along with reduced train frequency. The list was later curtailed to 45 stations, after the Supreme Court directed the Centre to reconsider the sweeping restrictions. The curbs are expected to remain in place until 6 pm on October 10.
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The protest at Jantar Mantar will proceed despite police denial of permission.
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Internet suspension curbs in Delhi will remain in place until 6 pm on October 10.
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Delhi Metro shut entry and exit gates at 45 stations ahead of the CJP's Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest on Saturday, with restrictions in place from 9 pm Friday to 6 pm Saturday. Delhi Traffic Police issued diversions around central Delhi, deploying personnel to manage traffic amid heightened security.
Delhi has deployed over 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with Pink Force and RAF units conducting flag marches, metro gates closed at select stations, and demonstrators detained amid heightened security measures including body camera deployment and temporary holding facilities.

More than 25,000 police and paramilitary forces were deployed, trains and metro services were stopped, internet was restricted, and hundreds of people were detained to stop the Cockroach Janata Party demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Abhijeet Deepke said that Modi has accepted defeat even before the protest started.
Delhi Police has deployed over 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel across the national capital ahead of a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar, citing security concerns. Measures include body cameras, facial recognition systems, drones, and metro station closures, while party founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the government of fearing youth and defended the right to protest under Article 19.
Connaught Place market in New Delhi will be closed on Saturday due to a planned protest by the CJP at Jantar Mantar, as announced by the New Delhi Traders Association citing public safety and property damage concerns. The association estimates business losses of nearly Rs 2,000 crore, while Delhi Police has denied permission for the protest and urged relocation to alternative sites.
Delhi Police deployed drones and 35,000 personnel to monitor security ahead of a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities, with transport restrictions and barricades in place.