Police were armed with video camera

Several people distributed biscuits, bananas, water and snacks to the anti-CAA rally organised by the Muslim United Action Committee, as the protest was scheduled during the lunch hours.

Families living along the procession route opened their doors for media photographers to take pictures from the terrace, especially of the giant National Flag.

There was no internet but the protesters have got used to it by now. A large number of pictures and messages about the rally were shared only when the internet was restored at 5 pm. Shops and business establishments were closed to show solidarity with the protest. People, especially senior citizens, came out of their homes to see the rally.

The permission was given only for 7,000 people but it stretched for 3 kilometres and more. Along with the posters, placards against the CAA and the NRC there were also photographs of Babasaheb Ambedkar and the Nizam of Hyderabad in the rally.

A petition had been filed with the High Court to restrain the conduct of rallies and processions. The court directed the police to record the rally proceedings. The court directed the police to deploy sufficient number of police at the rally and public meeting and to ensure that no untoward incident occurs.

The court also directed the police to ensure that there were no hurdles to traffic flow.