The Delhi Police has intensified security arrangements across the national capital ahead of the weekend, installing additional layers of barricades at key locations and reinforcing them with heavy-duty chains to prevent breaches.

This comes after a significant protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding reforms in the examination system and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.

Police anticipate larger protests during the weekend, prompting measures like heightened surveillance, increased deployment in sensitive areas such as New Delhi, Central, and North Delhi districts, and facial recognition systems to monitor individuals with criminal backgrounds.Over 2,500 people with criminal histories have been identified entering protest zones recently.Anti-sabotage checks, vehicle inspections, and enhanced patrolling are also part of the security plan.Authorities emphasize these measures aim to ensure peaceful protests while preventing any law and order issues during the expected crowd rush.