New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Delhi has been put on high alert ahead of the CJP protest scheduled for October 10, with extensive security arrangements being put in place across the national capital, sources said.

According to sources, around 23,000 security personnel are expected to be deployed across Delhi between October 8 and 12.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has provided the Delhi Police with additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to strengthen security arrangements in view of the proposed protest and other potential gatherings in the national capital.

The CJP has announced a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, with participants expected to raise demands including the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanes...