4k+ personnel, barricades, drones: How police turned Delhi into fortress

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What happened

Delhi was heavily secured on Friday as police implemented strict restrictions near Jantar Mantar to deter protests.

Over 4,000 police personnel were deployed to enforce these restrictions and monitor activities in the area.

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  • Over 4,000 police personnel were deployed to enforce these restrictions and monitor activities in the area.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:50:28 UTC.

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