Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Delhi steps up security ahead of CJP protest, deploys 220 CAPF companies

IN PHOTOS: Delhi steps up security ahead of CJP protest, deploys 220 CAPF companies

Updated On: 16 October, 2026 12:53 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Delhi Police has deployed over 6,000 personnel and 220 CAPF companies ahead of the CJP’s ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest on Friday. Security has been tightened across Connaught Place, Rajiv Chowk and other sensitive areas, with barricades at key junctions and over 10 additional CCTV cameras installed (Pics/PTI)

  • WhatsApp
  • Twitter
  • WhatsAppBookmarkBookmark
01
Delhi Police deploys 6,000 police personnel, 220 CAPF companies ahead of CJP’s ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest on Friday
Delhi Police deploys 6,000 police personnel, 220 CAPF companies ahead of CJP’s ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest on Friday
02
The elaborate security arrangements cover Connaught Place, Rajiv Chowk, Central Park, Jantar Mantar, Palika Bazaar, nearby Metro stations and other sensitive locations in Lutyens' Delhi
The elaborate security arrangements cover Connaught Place, Rajiv Chowk, Central Park, Jantar Mantar, Palika Bazaar, nearby Metro stations and other sensitive locations in Lutyens' Delhi
03
Police have also positioned barricades at several points, including Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, ITO and Sansad Marg
Police have also positioned barricades at several points, including Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, ITO and Sansad Marg
04
A senior police officer said that 5,000 additional personnel have been reserved from other districts to bolster the deployment
A senior police officer said that 5,000 additional personnel have been reserved from other districts to bolster the deployment
05
The arrangements are being coordinated with the deployment of 220 CAPF companies earmarked for New Delhi, which will also cover adjoining districts, border areas and other important locations
The arrangements are being coordinated with the deployment of 220 CAPF companies earmarked for New Delhi, which will also cover adjoining districts, border areas and other important locations
06
Thirty CAPF companies will be deployed during each shift, with three shifts planned through the day. The strength could be increased if the situation demands, particularly if crowds gather in large numbers or the demonstration continues into the night
Thirty CAPF companies will be deployed during each shift, with three shifts planned through the day. The strength could be increased if the situation demands, particularly if crowds gather in large numbers or the demonstration continues into the night
07
Surveillance has also been stepped up, with more than 10 CCTV cameras installed in and around Central Park and Rajiv Chowk to monitor the gathering and preserve footage in case of any violation or untoward incident
Surveillance has also been stepped up, with more than 10 CCTV cameras installed in and around Central Park and Rajiv Chowk to monitor the gathering and preserve footage in case of any violation or untoward incident

Recommended Photos

Next Gallery

Photo of Day

Charging up

Charging up

A Great Eggfly butterfly rests on a battery swapping station slot at Bandongri, Kandivli East. PIC/Satej Shinde