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Aam Aadmi Party has announced to gherao the residence of PM Narendra Modi in protest against the arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case related to Delhi Liquor Policy. In view of this, the police has increased the security of 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. An official gave this information on Tuesday (March 26, 2024).
Police have also tightened security in many other areas of the national capital.
Sat Lok Kalyan Marg is the official residence of the Prime Minister. Police have also tightened security in many other areas of the national capital. A Delhi Traffic Police official said traffic may be affected in New Delhi and Central Delhi areas due to the protests. Apart from this, the doors of the metro station have also been closed.
Entry closed at Lok Kalyan Marg metro station due to security reasons
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday closed the entry and exit gates of Lok Kalyan Marg metro station due to security reasons in view of the protests that closed the gates of the metro station. According to DMRC, one gate each of Patel Chowk and Central Secretariat metro stations has also been closed. DMRC wrote on the social media platform.
What will be the effect?
In view of the protests, Delhi Traffic Police has created seven diversion points for smooth movement of vehicles. “In view of the protests, people should avoid passing through Kamal Ataturk Marg, Safdarjung Road, Akbar Road and Teen Murti Marg on Tuesday,” an official said.
What did Delhi Police say?
A Delhi Police official said, “Environmental protection arrangements have been made. “We have deployed multiple layers of security to maintain law and order in the area.” “Section 144 (Code of Criminal Procedure) is already in force around the Prime Minister's residence and no one will be allowed to demonstrate,” he said.
Delhi government minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday announced plans to gherao the Prime Minister's residence in protest against Kejriwal's arrest. Rai also said that a big demonstration will be organized across the country.
What did ED allege?
The ED had arrested Kejriwal on March 21 in a money laundering case related to the now defunct excise policy. He is in the agency's custody till Thursday. The central agency has accused AAP national convenor Kejriwal of demanding bribe in return for benefits from liquor dealers.
The ED has accused Kejriwal as well as AAP leaders, ministers and other individuals of being the 'mastermind and mastermind' of the now scrapped policy.
