INDIA bloc protest: Security tightened in Central Delhi
The Hindu
Multiple layers of barricades have been set up and a large number of police personnel deployed on roads in New Delhi in view of opposition INDIA bloc’s protest against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal
Multiple layers of barricades have been set up and a large number of police personnel deployed on roads leading to the BJP headquarters in New Delhi in view of opposition INDIA bloc's protest on March 29 against the arrest of AAP convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Besides police personnel, those of paramilitary forces have also been stationed at many places in Central Delhi, including on the DDU Marg and around the ITO area.
Mr. Kejriwal, who is in the Enforcement Directorate's custody, was arrested by the agency on March 21 in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday had said members of the bloc will demonstrate against Mr. Kejriwal's arrest as well as on the electoral bonds issue at the BJP headquarters on DDU Marg.
The INDIA bloc has been formed by some opposition parties, including the AAP, the TMC, the Congress, the DMK and the SP, to counter the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls.
The Delhi Police said prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which bars large gatherings, have been imposed at the DDU Marg and its nearby areas.
"Barricades have been put up and security personnel will stop protestors from going towards the DDU Marg," a police officer said.
The AAP has been holding protests for the past week following the arrest of its convener.
Police said the road leading to the BJP headquarters from ITO and Minto Road is open but if required it will be closed.
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