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Arvind Kejriwal arrest: Security at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence has been bolstered by the Delhi Police following the AAP’s announcement of a protest to “gherao” the premises in response to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal‘s arrest, as stated by an official on Tuesday.
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1. Delhi Police said on Tuesday that it has not given permission to AAP to hold any protest, ANI reported.
2. The Delhi Police has strengthened security at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence after the AAP called for a “gherao” to protest against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, an officer said on Tuesday.
3. The police have also beefed up security in several other parts of the national capital. A Delhi Traffic Police officer said movement is likely to be affected in parts of New Delhi and Central Delhi due to the protest.
4. As reported by PTI, “Robust security arrangements have been made. We have installed layers of security to maintain law and order in the area,” the Delhi Police officer said, adding, “Section 144 (of the CrPC) is already imposed around the prime minister’s residence and no one will be allowed to protest,” he added.
5. Delhi Minister Gopal Rai had earlier announced plans to “gherao” the prime minister’s residence on Tuesday to protest against Kejriwal’s arrest. Rai had also said that “mega protests” would be held nationwide.
6. On March 21, Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money-laundering case associated with the defunct excise policy. He remains in the agency’s custody until Thursday. According to the central agency, the AAP national convenor stands accused of allegedly seeking kickbacks from liquor traders in return for favors.
7. The ED has also accused Kejriwal of being the “kingpin and key conspirator” in the now-scrapped policy, in collusion with AAP leaders, ministers and other persons. Kejriwal has refuted the allegations and accused the BJP-led Centre of “manipulating investigative agencies for political motives”.
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8. Meanwhile, the Delhi Traffic Police has arranged seven diversion points for the smooth movement of vehicles in view of the protest. “Commuters must avoid Kemal Ataturk Marg, Safdarjung Road, Akbar Road and Teen Murti Marg on Tuesday in view of the protest,” PTI reported citing an officer.
9. The case involves accusations of irregularities and money laundering related to the formulation and execution of the Delhi Excise Policy 2022, which was subsequently nullified.
10. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been remanded to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate until March 28.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Published: 26 Mar 2024, 08:06 AM IST
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