New Delhi: Delhi has stepped up security ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10, with police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel deployed across the national capital. The protest is linked to demands concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Amid the security arrangements, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory listing 30 roads and junctions where traffic restrictions or diversions may be imposed. Commuters have been advised to avoid non-essential travel through the affected areas and keep extra time for journeys to railway stations, the airport and inter-state bus terminals (ISBTs).
The traffic police said the arrangements would remain dynamic and could be adjusted according to real-time assessments of the situation.
“Diversions will be enforced starting from 06:00 AM on 10.10.2026 depending upon prevailing situation,” the Delhi Traffic Police said in a post on X.
Delhi Traffic Advisory: List of 30 Routes to Avoid
The following roads and junctions have been identified in the traffic advisory for possible restrictions or diversions:
- Shankar Road–Vande Mataram T-Point towards New Delhi
- Dhaula Kuan Flyover
- Jhandewalan Roundabout
- Panchkuian Roundabout
- Mandi House Roundabout
- Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk (W-Point)
- Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk (A-Point)
- Minto Road–Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg
- Guru Nanak Chowk
- Chelmsford Road–Connaught Place Outer Circle T-Point
- Bhairon Road–MGM (Ring Road) T-Point
- Lodhi Road Flyover
- Neela Gumbad Roundabout
- Madarsa T-Point
- Samrat Hotel Roundabout
- Sardar Patel Marg–Panchsheel Marg crossing
- Under Bhikaji Cama Place
- Under Moti Bagh Flyover
- Ring Road–San Martin Marg T-Point
- Ashoka Road–Jantar Mantar Road Roundabout
- Windsor Palace Roundabout
- Tolstoy Road–Janpath crossing
- Rail Bhawan Roundabout
- Jai Singh Road–Sansad Marg crossing
- Connaught Place Outer Circle–Barakhamba Road T-Point
- Gol Dak Khana Roundabout
- Patel Chowk Roundabout
- Jai Singh Road–Ashoka Road T-Point
- RML Hospital Roundabout
- Connaught Place Outer Circle–Sansad Marg T-Point
Commuters should check the latest Delhi Traffic Police updates before travelling, as the restrictions may change depending on the situation.
Metro Stations Shut, Rail Services May Be Affected
Metro services and railway operations have also faced disruption amid the protest-related security arrangements. According to reports, 45 metro stations have been shut, while several trains scheduled to arrive at Delhi railway stations between 2 pm and 4 pm on Saturday were reportedly cancelled.
Internet services have also reportedly been suspended in parts of Central Delhi. Commuters are advised to check official updates from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and railway authorities before beginning their journeys.
Delhi Police Says CJP Has No Permission for Protest
Delhi Police has written to the CJP, stating that permission had not been granted for the proposed protest at Jantar Mantar. The police also appealed to the organisation’s leaders to cooperate with authorities and help maintain law and order.
The security deployment and traffic restrictions are aimed at managing the situation around the proposed demonstration. Commuters have been urged to follow police instructions and allow additional time for travel through affected parts of the capital.