Delhi On Alert: 1,000+ Cops Deployed Ahead Of Cockroach Janata Party's Jantar Mantar Protest

Delhi Police deployed more than 1,000 personnel across the capital ahead of a proposed Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. Security was tightened at the airport, railway stations, bus terminals and border checkpoints amid expectations of a large gathering. The protest seeks Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and broader reforms in the education sector.

Security was tightened majorly across the national capital ahead of a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, with more than 1,000 police personnel deployed across New Delhi district and other strategic locations as a precautionary measure.

STORY | Security stepped up across Delhi ahead of Cockroach Janta Party protest call

Security was intensified across Delhi on Saturday, with police deploying additional personnel at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, border entry points, and other sensitive locations… pic.twitter.com/nDRKtkUgxB

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 6, 2026

According to officials, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place at key transit hubs, including the Indira Gandhi International Airport, major railway stations, inter-state bus terminals and border checkpoints connecting Delhi with neighbouring states. Police teams have also been stationed at sensitive locations, busy marketplaces and major intersections to maintain law and order amid expectations of a large gathering.

Security deployed outside Delhi airport ahead of the arrival of the founder of Cockroach Janta Party Abhijit Dipke. He’ll be going to parliament street police station from here to ask for permission to protest. pic.twitter.com/XDXTqW5Pef

— Anushka Garg (@anushkagarg2000) June 6, 2026

Authorities had informed that no formal request seeking permission for the protest had been received so far. However, security preparations are being carried out based on intelligence inputs gathered through social media monitoring and other channels.

CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Lands In India

The heightened security comes as Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke arrived in India ahead of the proposed demonstration. Soon after landing, Dipke posted on X, urging supporters to maintain peace during the protest.

“Landed. Looking forward to meet you all at Jantar Mantar. Do not forget to carry a book and our Tiranga! Offer flowers to policemen as a gesture of compassion & gratitude. We have to lead this movement with love and peace!” he wrote.

Landed.

Looking forward to meet you all at Jantar Mantar. Do not forget to carry a book and our Tiranga!

Offer flowers to policemen as a gesture of compassion & gratitude.

We have to lead this movement with love and peace! https://t.co/HgDSf2gX0U

— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) June 6, 2026

The protest has been organised to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and push for reforms in the education sector. Hours before Dipke’s arrival, the organisation issued a fresh appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove Pradhan from the Union Cabinet.

According to organisers, supporters have been asked to assemble outside the Parliament Street Police Station at 9 am, from where Dipke and a group of activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, plan to seek permission for a peaceful sit-in at Jantar Mantar.

Source : https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/delhi-on-alert-1000-cops-deployed-ahead-of-cockroach-janata-partys-jantar-mantar-protest