CJP protest: How government pre-empted 'plot to incite violence'
The Indian government and security forces successfully prevented a planned protest by CJP and opposition parties in Delhi, citing intelligence reports of potential violence. Authorities utilized real-time tracking of encrypted messaging apps to monitor and contain the movement of protesters.
Why it matters
This highlights the increasing use of digital surveillance and real-time intelligence by state authorities to manage civil unrest and political dissent.
NEW DELHI: After an action-filled day in which Delhi Police and security forces thwarted plans of CJP and opposition parties, govt and security establishment seemed satisfied with how events panned out.Sources said intelligence agencies had warned of possible violence, citing plans to turn "several sites in central Delhi into mini Jantar Mantars" by placing students and youth in front. The July 20 violence had shown CJP planners were adept at springing surprises, keeping a tent pitched at Jantar Mantar for 20 days despite an undertaking to stay for a single day, while using burner phones, encrypted platforms like Signal and peer-to-peer messaging apps."Trusting them and allowing them to gather and camp at Jantar Mantar helped them attract all kinds of elements, including impressionable youth and students.
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