CJP protest at Jantar Mantar: CP, Palika, Khan Market, others closed today; check which ones are open | Today’s news

Several prominent markets in Delhi are likely to remain closed on Saturday, October 10 during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. Connaught Place, Palika Market, Khan Market and Janpath are among the key commercial areas where traders have decided to close shops or advised them to remain closed, citing security concerns and possible disruption.

Here is the list of markets which will remain closed today according to Hindustan Times.

List of markets closed today in Delhi

1. Connaught Place (CP)

The New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA) has advised shops, restaurants and offices in Connaught Place to remain closed on Saturday as a precautionary measure. The association said the decision was to prevent potential property damage and injuries during expected protests.

2. Palika market

Palika Market is expected to remain closed for the day. According to the market welfare association, all 400 traders have unanimously decided to close their establishments, citing security concerns and an expected drop in customer numbers due to the closure of metro stations.

3. Janpath Market

Traders in Janpath plan to keep their shops closed fearing vandalism and lack of security near the protest site. Some traders said police had informally warned them of the risks of opening their businesses.

4. Khan Market

Khan Market Traders Association has advised shops and restaurants to remain closed until further notice. The association said it would review the situation at around 1pm on Saturday and decide whether businesses could reopen.

Which markets in Delhi will remain open?

Traders in Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar and Chandni Chowk said their markets would remain open despite increased security restrictions and closure of metro stations.

Decisions of market associations are advisory and do not bind individual traders. Individual establishments may decide to open or close depending on the situation.

Dipke, 2 more CJP leaders detained

The CJP on Saturday claimed that its leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained by the Delhi Police after their flight landed in the national capital.

In a statement, the party condemned the alleged detentions, saying they were part of a pre-planned move to prevent its leaders from reaching the site of their proposed protest.

Terming the action a violation of freedom of movement, the CJP demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the three leaders.