The Union Home Ministry extends the deployment of 273 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies in Delhi until 31 October, with authorities citing concerns about possible sudden or “flash” protests. Delhi Police requests the extension, warning that political parties and other groups could stage demonstrations at sensitive locations across the capital.
All sources link the security move to protests earlier in the month by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The Free Press Journal adds that this is the second extension, with an initial order coming after the CJP protests and a similar approval granted in mid-October. It also reports that the Home Ministry issues directions for coordination to Delhi Police and the paramilitary forces on 22 October.
Details on staffing composition are only provided by the Free Press Journal, which lists the number of companies from several forces, including the CRPF as the largest share. Swarajya mirrors the core premise of the extension and the “flash protest” framing, while Business Line - Home focuses on the link to the earlier CJP protests.
