New Delhi, July 30 -- Refuting social media claims over the closure of Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police on Thursday said that the protest site remains active and is the authorised site for "peaceful and authorised demonstrations."In a post on X, Delhi Police clarified, "Rumors are circulating on social media alleging that Jantar Mantar has been locked or closed for protests." These claims are entirely false, misleading, and devoid of facts, they added.
The police said that, in line with the Supreme Court's directions and the Delhi Police's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), up to 1,000 people may be allowed to gather at Jantar Mantar for a protest.
"As per the Hon'ble Supreme Court Order and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by th...