Reservation Protest: 50 Protesters Detained, Police Vans Used to Disperse Demonstrators | Capital TV
Delhi Police detained around 50 demonstrators on Saturday as tensions escalated near Jantar Mantar and Tolstoy Marg in the national capital. Heavy security measures were deployed following intelligence inputs regarding an anticipated protest against the existing reservation system. Authorities utilized police vans to clear the area and disperse the gathering crowds quickly to maintain public order and prevent any major disruptions to traffic and daily movement. Senior police officials remained stationed at the prominent sites to monitor the situation closely. Traffic movement in nearby central Delhi corridors experienced temporary slowdowns due to the heavy barricading and deployment of security personnel. Officials confirmed that the detained protesters were taken to nearby police stations as a preventive measure. The police have beefed up patrolling across sensitive zones in the city to ensure peace and prevent unauthorized assembly.
Delhi Police tightened security at Jantar Mantar and Tolstoy Marg on Saturday in anticipation of a potential protest against reservations. Several routes were barricaded and police deployments were increased. Around 50 protesters arrived at Jantar Mantar for the demonstration in the afternoon. However, before the demonstration could begin, Delhi Police escorted all the protesters away in police vans. As a result, there are currently no protesters at Jantar Mantar.
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