India, Oct. 16 -- Delhi Police has prohibited CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke from holding any form of demonstration, procession or rally in the vicinity of Connaught Place, citing the need to protect public safety, traffic movement and the rights of citizens and traders.

In a notice served to Dipke on Friday, Delhi Police told CJP founder that "Connaught Place is not a notified protest site and that demonstrations may be held at designated venues, subject to the necessary permission being sought and granted." It further said that such an "unlawful assembly" posed a serious risk to public order and infringed on the rights of other citizens.

A prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is currently in...