Delhi Police Deny Permission for AAP’s Protest at BJP Headquarters
The Delhi Police have denied permission for the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) planned protest march outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi on May 19. The AAP, led by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was set to stage the march in connection with the arrest of Bibhav Kumar, a party aide, in the alleged assault on Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal.
Beefed-Up Security at BJP Headquarters
In response to the proposed protest, security has been beefed up outside the BJP headquarters, with increased police presence and security measures in place. Video footage from the scene suggests heightened vigilance.
Traffic Advisory Issued
The Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory in anticipation of the planned protest by AAP at DDU Marg in Delhi. The advisory warns of heavy traffic congestion in the area, including DDU Marg, IP Marg, Minto Road, and Vikas Marg. The advisory advises motorists to avoid these roads and plan alternative routes accordingly, as DDU Marg may be temporarily closed to traffic between 11.00 am and 2.00 pm.
AAP’s Protest Demands Release of Arrested Aide
The AAP’s protest was organized to protest against the arrest of Kumar and to demand his release. The party alleges that the charges against Kumar are politically motivated and that he was wrongly arrested.
Additional Information
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