NEW DELHI: Compared to last year, Dharnas, demonstrations and demonstrations have increased in Jantar Mantar this year.
Delhi police data accessed by TOI showed 392 programs – 51 Dharnas, 339 demonstrations and two demonstrations – which included farmer agitation and student protests, lasted until September 24.
During the same period in 2020, 249 programs were held in the heart of the city, including 37 Dharnas, 210 demonstrations and two demonstrations.
Asked about increasing numbers, a senior police officer said the programs increased after Norma Covid-19 was on a lolar of this year.
While permission is given for several programs by the police, the rest is illegal.
According to Standing Orders, no more than 1,000 people are permitted in Mantar.
“Last year, there was a total rip up People for violating the guidelines, “the officer said.
Data showed that this year 56 cases were registered, 118 people were arrested and 837 were detained for violating DDMA guidelines.
A senior officer said, “If we look at the 2019 data, there are 797 programs, including 687 demonstrations, 87 Dharnas and 24 demonstrations.
There is a drastic reduction in the number of programs because of Covid-19.” DCP (New Delhi) Deepak Yadav said they had taken action Prevention is right for the safety of police personnel and protesters and ensure that the DDMA guidelines are followed.
In July, farmers demanded scrapping from Agri law during the Monsun parliamentary session was allowed to do a demonstration at Jantar Mantar.
“Before allowing any protest, we collected intelligence input after receiving a request from the organizer.
We also met the committee and if we found everything was fine, then permission was given.
If we find something suspicious, then the permit is rejected,” said the officer that.
If protesters continue with the program even after being denied permissions, the arrangement was made by the police to stop them to reach Mantar.