Amid rumours circulating that Jantar Mantar has been closed to protests, the Delhi Police on Thursday clarified that the reports are false, stating that Jantar Mantar remains an active and authorised venue for peaceful demonstrations.
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The police also urged people not to believe or share unverified information, and asked them to rely on official communications for accurate updates.
“Citizens are strongly advised not to believe or circulate unverified information and to rely strictly on official communications for accurate updates.”
The clarification comes after reports surfaced that Jantar Mantar site has been closed for further protests.
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“Rumors are circulating on social media alleging that Jantar Mantar has been locked or closed for protests. These claims are entirely false, misleading, and devoid of facts,” it said in a post on X.
“It is officially clarified that Jantar Mantar remains an active and authorized site for peaceful and authorised demonstrations.”
The police said that, in line with the Supreme Court’s directions and the Delhi Police’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), up to 1,000 people may be allowed to gather at Jantar Mantar for a protest.
“As per the Hon’ble Supreme Court Order and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Delhi Police thereupon in compliance of it, a maximum of 1,000 persons may be permitted at the venue.”
It added that permission is granted by the competent authority after organisers or individuals submit a formal application and comply with the prescribed terms and conditions.
“This permission is granted by the competent authority upon formal application by the concerned organizers or individual(s), subject to adherence of prescribed terms and conditions.”
Visuals on social media show barricades at the protest site being wielded shut.
