'Unauthorised' Parliament march will face action, says Delhi Police amid reports of CJP's proposed protest

Delhi Police on Sunday said no permission has been sought or granted for a proposed march to Parliament on July 20, warning that anyone participating in an unauthorised procession or assembly in the New Delhi district will face legal action as the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins.

"In view of reports of a proposed march to Parliament by CJP on 20th July, tomorrow, Delhi Police clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession. Prohibitory order under Section 163 BNSS (erstwhile section 144 CrPC) is in force in the New Delhi District," said Delhi Police.

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Accordingly, protest marches, processions, demonstrations and assemblies of five or more persons are strictly prohibited, except at the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar, with prior permission, it stated.

"As Parliament session is commencing from 20 July, strict security arrangements are in place to ensure public safety, security of protectees, and the protection of vital government installations."

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Any person violating these prohibitory orders shall be liable for prosecution under Section 223 BNS and other applicable provisions of law, said the police in a strictly worded statement. "Delhi Police appeals to all citizens to respect the law, refrain from participating in any unauthorised gathering or march, and cooperate in maintaining public peace, safety and security."

Security beefed up

The Delhi Police has deployed additional personnel, strengthened barricading and is conducting intensive vehicle checks at key entry points, sources told PTI on Sunday.

Several entry points have been converted into high-security zones with multi-layered barricades, enhanced surveillance, anti-sabotage checks and round-the-clock patrolling in New Delhi, Central Delhi and parts of North Delhi, they said.

"Every vehicle entering the New Delhi district is being thoroughly checked. Additional pickets have been set up at strategic locations, and reserve forces have been kept on standby. CCTV surveillance has also been intensified across sensitive areas," a police source told PTI.

The heightened vigil comes amid fresh developments at the protest site, where CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke continued his indefinite hunger strike after activist Sonam Wangchuk was whisked away on Saturday to the Safdarjung Hospital following deterioration in his health.

Wangchuk issued a message from the hospital urging supporters to participate in the proposed July 20 march.

(With inputs from PTI)