2800 CAPF Didn’t Show Up On Oct 10 Duty, Delhi Police Wants 27K Extra Force| Gyanesh #gyaneshkumar

2800 CAPF Didn’t Show Up On Oct 10 Duty, Delhi Police Wants 27K Extra Force| Gyanesh #gyaneshkumar This video discusses the massive deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in Delhi to manage ongoing protest concerns. The host, Sanket Upadhyay, questions the scale of security measures, noting that Delhi is effectively functioning like a "permanent cantonment" due to the heavy presence of security forces (0:16-0:40). Key Highlights: Escalating Deployment: The Delhi Police has requested an extension for the deployment of 273 companies of CAPF (approximately 27,000 personnel) in the capital until October 20 (5:45-6:05). This follows a series of approvals: 221 companies were sanctioned by October 6, with an additional 80 added on October 8, bringing the total approved to 301 companies (4:51-5:19). Absences and Accountability: A notable point of contention is that 28 of the 80 companies sanctioned on October 8 failed to report for duty on October 10 (8:00-8:11). The host questions the lack of clarity regarding why these units were absent despite being officially sanctioned (10:56-11:13). Strategic Concerns: The forces are being pulled from sensitive areas, including Jammu and Kashmir and Naxal-affected regions in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal (6:16-6:32, 9:05-9:10). The host compares this scale to the G20 summit deployment, noting that the current numbers exceed previous security operations for major events or farmer protests (8:18-9:28). Motivation: The Delhi Police justifies these measures by citing fears of prolonged protests and the potential for escalation, even after de-notifying traditional protest sites like Jantar Mantar (7:10-7:25).