February 25, 2020 12:15 PM

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Mumbai: Police fear protest against violence in Delhi at Gateway of India, step up vigil

<span style="color: #222222;">Police presence has been stepped up at the Gateway of India yesterday night to thwart any attempt by people to gather at the venue to protest against the violence in Delhi.<br />''<br />''According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operation) Pranay Ashok police personnel have been deployed in large numbers around the iconic monument, located across the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in south Mumbai, and barricades put up at nearby roads to restrict movement of people and vehicles.<br />''<br />''He informed that the police moved to step up vigil at the Gateway of India after circulation of messages on social media that called for people to gather at the spot for candlelight protest against the Delhi violence. Ashok informed that no gathering would be allowed at any location in the city except the designated place for protests, which is Azad Maidan. He added that all those who indulge in any unlawful gathering shall be arrested and offences registered against them.</span><br />

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