Once again, barriers to stop protests – this time India’s

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In view of the opposition India Bloc’s protest on Friday, March 29, against the arrest of AAP convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, multiple layers of barricades have been installed on the roads leading to the BJP headquarters and a large number of police personnel have been deployed. Is.

Apart from police personnel, paramilitary forces have also been deployed at several places in central Delhi, including around DDU Marg and ITO area.

Kejriwal, who is in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate, was arrested by the agency on March 21 in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi Excise policy.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had on Thursday, March 28, said that members of the block would protest at the BJP headquarters on DDU Marg over Kejriwal’s arrest as well as the electoral bond issue.

Some opposition parties including AAP, TMC, Congress, DMK and SP have formed India Block to counter BJP in the Lok Sabha elections.

Delhi Police said prohibitory orders have been imposed in DDU Marg and its surrounding areas under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which prohibits large gatherings.

“Barricades have been put up and security personnel will stop the protesters from moving towards DDU Marg,” a police officer said.

AAP has been protesting for the last one week after the arrest of its convener.

Police said the road leading to the BJP headquarters from ITO and Minto Road is open but will be closed if necessary.

India Block has also announced a mega rally at Ramlila Maidan on March 31.