Delhi Police Deploys 23,000 Forces for Law and Order Amid SIR Protest

Following a surge in threat assessments, the Delhi Police has bolstered security outside Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's residence, with officials confirming that additional personnel have been deployed to bolster the existing Z-plus security arrangement. Kumar, already under the watchful eye of the country's top security category, has seen his residence and accompanying cavalcade receive enhanced security measures.

The decision to increase personnel deployment comes as protests in New Delhi continue to simmer. This prompted a directive from senior officials for local district police to augment their presence. With the Opposition's protests – led by Rahul Gandhi. Who has been vocal about alleged irregularities in the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls – gaining momentum, Kumar's position is under scrutiny.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has mobilized 221 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces – approximately 23,000 personnel – to support the Delhi Police from October 8 to 12. With units drawn from Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh. This significant deployment is part of the largest mobilization of central forces for law and order duties in the national capital during a protest. Aimed at maintaining order in central Delhi, securing key government buildings, and ensuring the safety of Kumar's residence.

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221 companies of the Central Armed Police officers Forces were made available to Delhi Police officers from October 8 to 12.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all security agencies to coordinate closely to prevent any untoward incident.