The Delhi Police has strengthened safety at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence after the AAP known as for a “gherao” to protest towards the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, an officer stated on March 26.
The police have additionally beefed up safety in a number of different components of the nationwide capital.
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A Delhi Site visitors Police officer stated the motion is more likely to be affected in components of New Delhi and Central Delhi because of the protest.
“Robust security arrangements have been made. We have installed layers of security to maintain law and order in the area,” the Delhi Police officer stated.
“Section 144 (of the CrPC) is already imposed around the Prime Minister’s residence and no one will be allowed to protest,” he added.
Delhi Minister Gopal Rai had earlier introduced plans to “gherao” the Prime Minister’s residence on Tuesday to protest towards Mr. Kejriwal’s arrest.
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Mr. Rai had additionally stated that “mega protests” can be held nationwide.
Mr. Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in reference to a money-laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise coverage on March 21. He’s within the company’s custody until Thursday.
The AAP nationwide convenor is accused of soliciting kickbacks from liquor merchants in change for favours, the central company has claimed.
The ED has additionally accused Mr. Kejriwal of being the “kingpin and key conspirator” within the now-scrapped coverage, in collusion with AAP leaders, Ministers and different individuals.
Mr. Kejriwal has refuted the allegations and accused the BJP-led Centre of “manipulating investigative agencies for political motives”.
In the meantime, the Delhi Site visitors Police has organized seven diversion factors for the sleek motion of automobiles in view of the protest.
“Commuters must avoid Kemal Ataturk Marg, Safdarjung Road, Akbar Road and Teen Murti Marg on Tuesday in view of the protest,” an officer stated.