India, Oct. 10 -- 40,000 personnel deployed; 45 Metro stations shut, trains cancelled ahead of CJP protest

Delhi turned into a fortress after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was denied permission to protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. An unprecedented security clampdown began on Friday with 45 Metro stations closed, and Delhi-bound trains cancelled.

More than 40,000 security personnel were deployed across the national Capital; the city's border points, railway stations, bus terminals, hotels, and other sensitive locations saw intensive checks, and social media was asked not to share misleading information. Internet services will be suspended within a four km radius of Jantar Mantar from 10 pm tonight to 10 pm. Colleges postponed exami...