57 Delhi metro stations may shut from 9pm today as cops tighten security ahead of CJP's Jantar Mantar protest tomorrow
Delhi Police have requested the closure of 57 metro stations starting Friday night to manage security during upcoming protests at Jantar Mantar. Train frequencies may also be reduced to prevent overcrowding and maintain order in the capital.
Why it matters
Large-scale security measures in major cities significantly impact public transit and daily life, reflecting heightened political tensions.
The Delhi Police has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to consider closing entry and exit gates at 57 metro stations from Friday night, October 9, in view of proposed protests at Jantar Mantar and other locations in the New Delhi district on Saturday. Following this suggestion, the DMRC announced that entry and exit at 57 stations will be closed from 9pm onwards on October 9. Cops letter to DMRC amid security concernsIn a letter dated October 8, the Joint Commissioner of Police, Transport Range, said metro train frequency at the identified stations may also be reduced, citing the likelihood of unruly crowd movement towards sensitive locations.
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