Mumbai:
Law enforcement authorities across Mumbai have adopted targeted direct-contact methods, including digital tracking and doorstep visits, to prevent repeat participation in ongoing student demonstrations linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) agitations. The interventions represent a shift toward localised deterrence following days of protests across key city locations, including Shivaji Park, Chembur, and Azad Maidan.
Protesters named in existing First Information Reports (FIRs) or previously served legal notices reported receiving direct phone calls and messaging requests from local police stations. Social media posts and verified screenshots show instances where senior station personnel instructed individuals to remain at home and continuously share their WhatsApp live location to confirm compliance. LIVE UPDATES HERE
Additionally, legal notices under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were issued digitally via messaging applications in the early morning hours, directing recipients to appear for questioning regarding earlier gatherings.
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