Delhi Metro Shuts Entry, Exit at 11 Stations Ahead of Planned Jantar Mantar Protest
What Happened
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has temporarily closed entry and exit at 11 metro stations due to heightened security arrangements linked to a proposed protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The affected stations include Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, INA, New Delhi and others. While entry and exit are restricted, interchange facilities remain available at key interchange stations.
Key Takeaways
The station closures are part of broader security measures after Delhi Police denied permission for the proposed protest at Jantar Mantar and deployed additional personnel across central Delhi.