Jantar Mantar de-notified as designated protest site, new sites allocated

Jantar Mantar as a protest venue has been de-notified, stated a Delhi Police circular on Monday, listing three new venues for holding demonstrations. Jantar Mantar as a protest venue has been de-notified, stated a Delhi Police circular on Monday, which has also listed three new sites for holding demonstrations.Heavy Security barricade all around the roads of Jantar Mantar in view of protest call against CEC Gyanesh Kumar (Vipin KUmar/Hindustan Times)According to the circular, the Ministry of Home Affairs had constituted a committee to examine alternative proper venues for citizen's right for organizing protest/demonstrations in place of the existing "designated site".Based on the committee's recommendations, Jantar Mantar as a protest venue has been de-notified, it stated, listing the three new venues. The 3 new venues-Ramlila Ground, -Burari Ground, and -CBD Ground have been designated as new venues for organising protest and demonstrations.Detailed and revised SOP for organising protest/demonstrations at these three venues will be issued separately, the circular mentioned.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreGet Latest News, breaking headlines, and top India News, and today real-time updates from across the nation. Stay informed on politics, government policies, crime, Today Weather, and major developments on Hindustan Times