CJP Holds Second Protest at Jantar Mantar Amid Tight Security
Heavy security arrangements were put in place across the national capital on Saturday (June 20, 2026) as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held its second protest at Jantar Mantar. Police deployed extensive surveillance and crowd-control measures, officials said.
The protest, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, began at 1 p.m. amid heightened police presence, with supporters arriving from different parts of Delhi and neighbouring states. Authorities had granted permission for the demonstration, officials said.
Security measures included the installation of CCTV cameras in and around the protest venue for real-time monitoring. Approximately 270 body-worn cameras were used by police personnel deployed at the site to ensure transparency and document proceedings. Delhi Police videographers were also stationed at the venue to record the protest and track developments.
Multiple layers of barricades were placed around Jantar Mantar and adjoining roads. Vehicles were checked at key entry and exit points across the city as part of preventive measures. Senior police officers, including those from the top ranks, were assigned field duties to oversee arrangements and maintain law and order. Reserve forces were kept on standby to handle any unforeseen situations.
"Delhi Police has made adequate arrangements and we appeal to protesters to maintain peace and cooperate with law enforcement," a senior officer said.
The Special Branch monitored developments at the protest site as well as related activity on social media. Security was also strengthened at major transport hubs, including Indira Gandhi International Airport, railway stations, inter-state bus terminals, and border points as a precaution. Traffic diversions were planned in parts of central Delhi depending on the size of the gathering, while metro services continued to operate normally.
The protest follows an incident on June 15, when Mr. Dipke was slapped and manhandled by unidentified individuals while being carried on supporters' shoulders during a protest in Jaipur.
The CJP, which began as a satirical online campaign following remarks made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a court hearing last month, has since grown into an organised protest platform drawing significant traction on social media.
