Watch: Drones take to Delhi skies ahead of CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Delhi authorities are utilizing drones, facial recognition, and heavy barricading to manage a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party. Despite the police denying permission for the demonstration, organizers remain committed to gathering at Jantar Mantar.
Why it matters
The use of advanced surveillance technology in managing public demonstrations raises questions about privacy and the state's approach to dissent.
Drones are being used to monitor the security situation around the roundabout near Hotel Le Méridien in central Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) planned protest on Saturday, as the capital witnesses heightened security, transport restrictions and traffic diversions.According to ANI, drones were monitoring the area ahead of the demonstration scheduled at Jantar Mantar. The protest has been called to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.Delhi Police has denied permission for the demonstration, but organisers have maintained that they intend to proceed with the protest.35,000 personnel deployed for securityDelhi Police has drawn up an extensive security plan involving around 35,000 personnel, including police and paramilitary forces, to prevent any breach of law and order.
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