CJP march: police step up security, to look out for participants at July 20 stir
Delhi Police have implemented a strict security plan to prevent a protest march by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) scheduled for September 5. Authorities are using facial recognition and online monitoring to identify and deter participants, citing the lack of official permission for the gathering.
Why it matters
The use of advanced surveillance technology like facial recognition against protesters raises ongoing concerns about civil liberties and the right to peaceful assembly.
The Delhi Police have drawn up a multi-layered security plan involving online monitoring, drone surveillance, call records’ analysis at sensitive locations ahead of the proposed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on September 5, stressing that no permission has been granted for a gathering at India Gate, Police Headquarters (PHQ) or the approach routes.
Days before the BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, the CJP has decided to hit the streets again over Centre’s failure to live up to its assurances after July protests, including the immediate withdrawal of FIRs against student protesters. The Supreme Court on Monday declined to pass any order against the protest in central Delhi.
CJP co-convenor Saurav Das said, “Delhi Police can continue with their routine work. But, as we have done in the past, our protest marches have always been peaceful. There should be no apprehension that this protest will not be peaceful.”
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