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Police Deploy Heavy Force on Mandir Thana Marg, Initially Bar Lawyers Supporting Protesters
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 07:01 PM
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Delhi police deployed a large contingent on Mandir Thana Marg, temporarily preventing lawyers backing protesters from entering before later allowing them inside.
Delhi police stationed a substantial force on Mandir Thana Marg as tensions rose around a local protest. The deployment was intended to maintain order and prevent any escalation of the demonstration.
Lawyers who had arrived to represent the protesters were initially stopped at the entrance by the police. Officials cited security concerns and the need to control crowd movement as reasons for the temporary restriction.
After a brief assessment, police officials permitted the legal team to proceed inside the protest area. The decision was framed as a balance between ensuring public safety and upholding the right to legal representation.
No injuries or arrests were reported in connection with the police action, and the protest continued under heightened security presence.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact number of personnel deployed, but described the force as "significant" to deter any potential disorder.
Lawyers who had arrived to represent the protesters were initially stopped at the entrance by the police. Officials cited security concerns and the need to control crowd movement as reasons for the temporary restriction.
After a brief assessment, police officials permitted the legal team to proceed inside the protest area. The decision was framed as a balance between ensuring public safety and upholding the right to legal representation.
No injuries or arrests were reported in connection with the police action, and the protest continued under heightened security presence.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact number of personnel deployed, but described the force as "significant" to deter any potential disorder.