Delhi: LG gives NSA detaining power to police chief

NEW DELHI: LG Anil Baijal has extended powers under the National Security Act (NSA) to Delhi Police commissioner, designating him as the detaining authority till 18th October 2021.
The NSA allows preventive detention of an individual for months if the authorities feel that the individual is a threat to the law and order for the country.

The notification comes ahead of Independence Day and at a time when farmers are protesting against the Centre’s three agriculture laws at Jantar Mantar.
While the police termed the order as “regular and routine” with no connection to farmers’ protest, sources recalled that similar orders were issued in January 2020 at the time of anti- CAA protests.