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Centre rushes 2 RAF companies to violence-hit Arunachal Pradesh

The Centre has dispatched two companies of the Rapid Action Force to Arunachal Pradesh amid protests. The protests were against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Pasighat. Violence occurred, leading to the burning of an NHPC office and vandalism of political leaders' residences. Chief Minister Pema Khandu condemned…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

Home Ministry extends deployment of 273 CAPF companies in Delhi till October 31 amid protest fears

The Union Home Ministry has granted a second extension for the deployment of 273 Central Armed Police Forces in New Delhi. This decision was made in response to concerns about potential protests by various organizations and political groups. The Delhi Police had recommended extending the deployment to maintain law and…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Jantar Mantar denotified as protest site, Delhi designates three new venues

Jantar Mantar has been officially denotified as a venue for protests in Delhi. Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground will now serve as designated sites for demonstrations. This change follows recommendations from a Committee set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs. A detailed Standard Operating Procedure will be…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Delhi Police detain CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das

Delhi Police have detained core members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including national convenor Abhijeet Dipke and co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, after their flight landed this morning. Videos posted on social media show police entering the plane and detaining them.

Newslaundry · Oct 10

"Attempts to disrupt law and order must be stopped:" West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on CJP protest

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has expressed concerns about public disturbance due to the Cockroach Janta Party protest. Security measures have been heightened across Delhi, with over 35,000 personnel deployed to maintain law and order. The Delhi Police have denied permission for the gathering, citing past violence as a reason.…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

‘Modi has accepted defeat’: Dipke says ahead of Delhi protest as police detain 200+, including CJP’s legal head Ratna Singh, Dhruv Rathee

Delhi protest news: Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, accused PM Narendra Modi of preemptively accepting defeat. Around 200 protestors were detained by Delhi Police as they attempted to gather at Jantar Mantar. The CJP organized this protest to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Delhi CJP Protest Today: What's happening at Jantar Mantar? Here's what we know so far

Delhi CJP Protest Today: Security has been tightened across Delhi amid the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Police have detained more than 1000 people as protesters attempted to reach Jantar Mantar despite restrictions. CJP founders…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Pink Force deployed in Delhi for CJP's Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest; Security heightened

Delhi has deployed over 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Pink Force and RAF personnel have been deployed, metro gates shut at select stations, and demonstrators detained amid heightened security.

The Economic Times · Oct 10

CRPF marks 40 years of women in combat service, to felicitate personnel on September 25

The CRPF is marking 40 years of women in combat service, commemorating the raising of its first women combatant battalion in 1986. The force will hold a special event on September 25 to felicitate veteran and serving women personnel. The CRPF now has six dedicated Mahila Battalions, alongside women serving…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

New CRPF Headquarters with modern facilities likely to be ready by December 2026

The Central Reserve Police Force's new headquarters in New Delhi is nearing completion. This expansive facility is expected to be operational by the end of December this year. The modern building will consolidate various scattered branches of the large paramilitary force. Construction began in 2019, with a revised completion target…

The Economic Times · Sep 17