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Delhi Police seek extension of CAPF deployment till October 20 amid protest concerns
Updated On: 13 October, 2026 10:23 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
According to a source, a total of 301 CAPF companies had been approved for deployment in Delhi. Of these, 221 companies were cleared on October 6, while another 80 were approved on October 8. However, 28 of the additional 80 companies had not reported to Delhi Police as of Monday, the sources said
Delhi Police has sought an extension of CAPF deployment in the national capital until October 20 amid concerns over possible demonstrations by political and student groups. File Pic
Delhi Police has sought an extension of the deployment of 273 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in the national capital until October 20, citing the possibility of protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other organisations, sources said on Tuesday.
In a letter to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), police requested that the deployment, which was scheduled to end on Monday, be extended to maintain law and order and respond to any potential situation.
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