Delhi Braces For CJP Protest: 26,000 CAPF Personnel To Be Deployed, Security Tightened

New Delhi: The national capital is witnessing a major security build-up ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, with around 26,000 personnel from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) expected to be deployed across Delhi.

The large-scale deployment comes amid intensifying protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The CJP and several student and youth organisations have called for a major mobilisation in Delhi under the banner of a broader campaign for electoral reforms.

26,000 Central Force Personnel In Delhi

According to officials cited by Hindustan Times, around 11,000 additional CAPF personnel are being brought into the capital, taking the total central-force deployment to approximately 26,000 personnel.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved an additional 110 CAPF companies for deployment between October 8 and October 12. Each company has a sanctioned strength of roughly 120–130 personnel, although the number actually deployed on the ground is generally lower.

The additional deployment reportedly includes:

• 85 CRPF companies
• 10 SSB companies
• 7 ITBP companies
• 7 RAF companies
• 1 CISF company

The forces are being brought in from several parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh. Some CRPF units are being moved from areas where they had been deployed for anti-Naxal operations and security duties.

Delhi Police is also expected to deploy around 15,000 personnel as part of the overall security arrangement.

Why Is Delhi On High Alert?

The security preparations follow a series of protests in the capital over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

The CJP has announced an October 10 mobilisation at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and broader reforms relating to the electoral process. Several student organisations have also announced their participation.

The organisers have described the issue as a question of voting rights and electoral accountability. The Election Commission, however, has defended the electoral-roll revision process, while political opponents have raised concerns about its implementation.

Police Deny Permission For October 10 Protest

The planned demonstration has also triggered a disagreement between the organisers and Delhi Police over permission.

CJP co-convenor Saurav Das submitted a formal intimation to the Delhi Police on October 7 regarding the proposed Jantar Mantar protest. Police officials, however, have denied permission for the event. Das has argued that organisers should be required to inform authorities rather than seek permission for a demonstration at a designated protest venue.

Delhi Police has separately reiterated that protests at Jantar Mantar require prior approval and are subject to restrictions on the size and conduct of gatherings.

Police Step Up Surveillance Across Delhi

Authorities have introduced several preventive measures ahead of the planned mobilisation.

Police stations have reportedly been asked to monitor individuals with criminal antecedents who may attempt to travel towards the protest area. Police are also monitoring movement towards central Delhi, including buses and other organised transportation.

Officials have identified thousands of people with criminal records through the Facial Recognition System during earlier protests. According to The Indian Express, at least 2,873 people with alleged criminal antecedents were flagged during the July protests, including 989 people allegedly linked to heinous offences.

Authorities are also expected to increase barricading and surveillance around important entry points and sensitive areas of central Delhi.

Memories Of July Protest Still Fresh

The heightened security deployment also reflects the experience of the CJP-led protests in July.

During the July 20 Parliament march, protesters attempted to move from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament, resulting in clashes with security forces. Tear gas and lathi charges were used after barricades were breached, while movement around Parliament and Central Delhi was heavily restricted.

Delhi Police subsequently reported that more than 118 police and CAPF personnel were injured during the clashes. The incident also triggered scrutiny of the actions of the Rapid Action Force and led to an inquiry into allegations surrounding the use of pellet guns.

The scale of the current deployment is therefore significantly larger than the security arrangements normally associated with protests in the capital.

CJP Calls For Nationwide Mobilisation

CJP leaders have appealed to young people, students and citizens from across the country to participate in the October 10 demonstration.

The organisation has been joined by several student and youth groups, including AISA, SFI and other organisations, which have announced plans to mobilise supporters in Delhi. Organisers have said that the campaign is not limited to the resignation of the CEC and includes demands for wider electoral and institutional reforms.

CJP leaders have also indicated that they intend to continue the agitation even if authorities do not grant permission for the proposed gathering.

Delhi Prepares For Possible Traffic And Public Disruptions

With thousands of protesters expected to travel to the capital, authorities are preparing for possible traffic disruptions and restrictions around Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street, Connaught Place and other parts of central Delhi.

Police are expected to closely regulate movement around sensitive government areas and prevent protesters from moving towards restricted zones.

For commuters, the situation could mean temporary diversions, additional barricading and increased security checks in parts of central Delhi, particularly on October 10.

A Major Test For Delhi’s Law-And-Order Machinery

The October 10 mobilisation is shaping up to be a major test for Delhi’s security and law-and-order agencies.

The deployment of around 26,000 CAPF personnel, alongside thousands of Delhi Police personnel, reflects the authorities’ concern about the possibility of a large gathering and a repeat of the confrontations witnessed during the July protests.

At the same time, organisers insist that their campaign is intended to highlight concerns over electoral rights and reforms.

With both sides maintaining their positions, all eyes will now be on Jantar Mantar and central Delhi on October 10, as security agencies attempt to prevent violence and disruption while protesters prepare for another major mobilisation.

Disclaimer: The figures and developments in this article are based on reports available as of October 8, 2026. Protest participation, security deployment and police restrictions may change as the situation develops.