Police, Admn gear up todeal with protest
   Date :23-Aug-2022

deal with protest

 
 
 
Staff Reporter
RAIPUR, 
 
Raipur Police and Raipur District Administration have all geared up to deal with the massive protest and gherao of Chief Minister’s residence by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha. Over 2,000 police personnel including women constables will be deployed to tackle the agitators.
Administration has directed to close several roads and reroute traffic on other streets on the day of protest. Traffic Police has already issued an alert for the citizens. Police Administration has roped in additional forces from other districts. Over 40 gazetted officials from Mahasamund, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Balodbazaar, Kawardha and Janjgir-champa will be taking charge of forces. Over a dozen women inspectors and 800 women police constables will also be arranged to control BJYM women members. Besides, riot control gears like tear gas, water cannons, body suits, staffs etc will be provided to the personnel. Administration is expecting around one lakh BJYM and BJP workers to turn up for the protest against unemployment, addictions and crimes. BJYM National President Tejaswai Surya will also be participating in the protest. BJP will be using the platform to launch its grand campaign for 2023 Vidhan Sabha election. All senior BJP State Leaders are busy organising the protest. Central Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President JP Nadda may also visit the state after the protest.