Security has been stepped up across the New Delhi district ahead of a protest march called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) from India Gate to the Police Headquarters on Jai Singh Marg, near Jantar Mantar, on September 5, police sources said on Tuesday, according to the Press Trust of India (PTI).

Security Arrangements Enhanced

Delhi Police has enhanced security arrangements in and around Jantar Mantar, where additional personnel have been deployed and barricading has been put in place as a precautionary measure ahead of the proposed march, the sources said. Police personnel have been deployed at strategic locations and movement around sensitive areas is being closely monitored as part of the arrangements.

The Jantar Mantar area, which is a designated site for protests and is located close to several important government offices, has also been brought under heightened security. Security has been stepped up not only in the New Delhi district but also in parts of central Delhi.

March Planned Without Permission

The CJP has announced plans to march from India Gate to the Police Headquarters, but a police source said that no permission has been granted for the proposed march so far. Police sources said that the police have not received any request or permission letter from the CJP seeking approval for the protest.

BRICS Summit Cited as Additional Factor

The security arrangements have been intensified as the proposed demonstration coincides with heightened security requirements in the national capital ahead of the BRICS Summit. A police source said that security has been stepped up in the New Delhi district and parts of central Delhi in view of the summit.

The police are likely to make further security arrangements closer to the date of the proposed march.