Delhi shuts down Central Park, venue of Cockroach protests today, for two days

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has told the Delhi Police that Central Park will remain closed on October 16 and 17 for administrative reasons.

NDMC has requested appropriate security arrangements to prevent any unauthorised entry into the park.

The Delhi Police have appealed to general public not to violate prohibitory orders imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in and around Connaught Place in view of a call for people to assemble at the Central Park on Oct.16 at 5 pm while carrying the national flag (Tiranga).

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Neha Yadav on Thursday in a video message said that the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have appealed to their workers, supporters and the general public to join the protest in large numbers.

The order has been issued to maintain peace and order and to ensure the safety of lives as well as public and private property in the area.

Appealing to protesters and the public, the police said no one should participate in any gathering that violates the prohibitory order currently in force.

Security officers stand guard ahead of the flag rally announced by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) seeking the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, near the protest site in New Delhi, India, on Saturday.

Appropriate legal action will be taken against those found violating the order.

The Delhi Police aims to ensure that no situation arises that could disrupt the operations of traders and shopkeepers.

The force may, however, consider facilitating a designated and suitable location for a select group of individuals to gather for the purpose of carrying the national flag and singing the national anthem, provided prescribed guidelines are followed and full respect, dignity and decorum are maintained towards the Tricolour and the national anthem.

The Delhi Police aims to ensure that no situation arises that could disrupt the operations of traders and shopkeepers.

The force may, however, consider facilitating a designated and suitable location for a select group of individuals to gather for the purpose of carrying the national flag and singing the national anthem, provided prescribed guidelines are followed and full respect, dignity and decorum are maintained towards the Tricolour and the national anthem.

The Delhi Police once again appealed to everyone to maintain peace and order.

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has told the Delhi Police that Central Park will remain closed on October 16 and 17 for administrative reasons.

NDMC has requested appropriate security arrangements to prevent any unauthorised entry into the park.

Traders in the area petitioned the Supreme Court to prevent the protest, which they say "would cause severe ‌loss", and demanded compensation ‌for losses suffered during a similar rally planned ⁠over the weekend that was foiled by a security crackdown.

The Delhi Police has assured that suitable measures will be taken to address these concerns.

Security was stepped up in the area.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called Friday's flag protest in support of two ​CJP leaders detained and sent to jail this week for five days for ‌demonstrating at a protest site in violation of a ban.

Indo-Asian New Service