Ten CRPF companies have been airlifted from Chhattisgarh to Delhi to strengthen security amid ongoing student protests over examination paper leaks. The move comes as around 150 CAPF companies are set to be deployed in the national capital ahead of Independence Day. The CISF has also restricted leaves for its Delhi Metro security unit due to heightened security requirements.

The Centre has deployed 20 additional CRPF companies in Delhi to strengthen security amid CJP protests, political demonstrations and Parliament. | India News

Multiple instances of violent clashes during the latest protests have necessitated this immediate deployment: Official sources