CJP protest: Buying liquor this weekend? Delhi stores to close early at 8 pm, says report
Cockroach Janata Party protest: Liquor shops in Delhi have been ordered to shut by 8 pm until the weekend is over, a report cited police sources as saying on Friday.
Liquor shops in Delhi have been ordered to shut by 8 pm until the weekend is over, in view of the student protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, sources told news agency PTI on Friday.
As per the report, an unannounced early closure on Thursday dealt many a rude jolt when they had to turn back with no alcohol.
Liquor shops in the city closes at 10 pm otherwise.
Quick answers to key questions
Liquor shops in Delhi are closing early at 8 pm this weekend due to student protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, as suggested by police inputs regarding the security situation.
During the weekend, liquor stores in Delhi will close at 8 pm, instead of the usual closing time of 10 pm.
Eighteen metro stations in Delhi have been closed from 7:30 am onwards due to heightened security concerns related to the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar.
In addition to the early liquor store closures and metro station shutdowns, the Delhi Traffic Police has advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to the protest area and use alternate routes.
Yes, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) expects a larger crowd for their protests this weekend, which could lead to further disruptions and heightened security measures.
"The shops will now close by 8 pm till the weekend. The decision was taken based on the police inputs flagging the prevailing situation due to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar," a senior Delhi government officer was quoted as saying.
18 Metro Stations shut
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that 18 metro stations will remain closed on Friday from 07.30 AM onwards until further notice due to heightened security concerns amid the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar.
Full list of 18 metro stations shut today:
1. Lok Kalyan Marg
2. Rajiv Chowk
3. Patel Chowk
4. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg
5. Barakhambha Road
6. Supreme Court
7. Seva Teerth
8. Janpath
9. Mandi House
10. Central Secretariat
11. ITO
12. Delhi Gate
13. Indraprastha
14. Khan Market
15. Jor Bagh
16. Shivaji Stadium
17. Jhandewalan
18. New Delhi
Airport Express Line
The DMRC said train services on Airport Express Line shall only be available between Dhaula Kuan and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory
The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on Thursday, asking citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to the notified area and use alternate routes wherever possible.
“App-based mobility, ride-hailing, food delivery, logistics and e-commerce platforms are advised to regulate operations in the restricted area for the duration of the prohibitory orders to support public safety and maintain law & order,” it said.
No such advisory has been issued on Friday so far.
CJP Jantar Mantar Protest
The restrictions came as security arrangements remain in place in central Delhi in view of the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, which has drawn large gatherings at Jantar Mantar and nearby areas over the past few days.
The protests over the NEET fiasco have rocked Central Delhi over the past few days. It has now spread to other states such as Maharashtra, Bihar and Telangana.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which is leading the students'protest at Jantar Mantar for the past one month, has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak incident, in the wake of which many students committed suicide.
On July 20, a Parliament March called by the CJP turned violent, with many protesters and a few police personnel getting injured.
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