Mumbai, July 23: In response to recent protests in support of the Cockroach People’s Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Mumbai police have implemented precautionary measures across the city. According to an order issued by the police on Tuesday, a prohibition will be in effect from Thursday until August 6.
During this period, gatherings of five or more individuals, processions, and any form of unlawful assembly are strictly prohibited. Authorities state that this decision aims to maintain law and order and prevent any potential unrest. The police have urged citizens to comply with the orders and maintain peace.
Protests supporting the CJP movement were reported in several areas of Mumbai following the demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. In response, police have filed eight FIRs against approximately 900 individuals involved in these protests.
The police order indicated that information from various sources suggested a risk of public disorder, threats to life, and potential damage to property. Consequently, this prohibition has been enacted as a precautionary measure throughout Mumbai.
In light of the situation, Mumbai police have also intensified security in sensitive areas of the city. Additional police forces have been deployed to prevent any new protests, rallies, or law-and-order issues during this period.
This order has been issued under Section 37 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, which grants police the authority to impose special restrictions to maintain public peace and prevent any disorder.
According to the order, carrying weapons or explosives will be completely banned during this time. Additionally, public displays of individuals, corpses, or effigies are prohibited. Activities such as shouting slogans, singing, playing music, giving speeches, or addressing crowds in public places are also restricted. Furthermore, the creation, display, or distribution of posters, images, symbols, placards, or other materials deemed offensive, a threat to state security, or harmful to public order by the competent authority is prohibited.
Mumbai police have made it clear that legal action will be taken against anyone organizing a protest or gathering without prior permission.
On July 20, thousands of CJP supporters, along with a large number of students, marched from Jantar Mantar to Parliament. The demonstrators demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to recurring examination irregularities, including the NEET-UG paper leak. Following this movement, protests erupted in various parts of the country, prompting Mumbai police to take these stringent measures.
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