Delhi Police files Supreme Court affidavit outlining security plan and metro curbs for Oct 10 protest

The Delhi Police has lodged an affidavit with the Supreme Court, laying out the security framework it intends to implement for the protest scheduled on October 10. The document enumerates the steps the police will take to maintain law and order, including the deployment of additional personnel, establishment of temporary checkpoints and heightened surveillance across key locations in the capital.

In parallel, the affidavit specifies restrictions on the Delhi Metro network during the demonstration. Certain routes are expected to operate on a reduced schedule, while some stations will see limited entry and exit to facilitate crowd control and ensure commuter safety.

Authorities indicated that the measures are being taken preemptively to prevent any disruption to public utilities and to safeguard civilians. The Supreme Court filing underscores the police’s commitment to a coordinated response, balancing the right to peaceful assembly with the need to protect public order.

The filing comes as various civic groups have announced plans to converge on central Delhi on Oct 10, prompting the police to seek judicial endorsement for the proposed security blueprint. The court’s review will determine whether the outlined restrictions are proportionate and in line with constitutional safeguards.