Delhi Police writes to DMRC over proposed protest at Jantar Mantar; restrictions may begin at 9 pm on October 9 and continue until the situation normalises
New Delhi : The Delhi Police Transport Range has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to consider restricting entry and exit at several metro stations from 9 pm on October 9 in view of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar and other locations in New Delhi district on October 10.
In a letter dated October 8, Joint Commissioner of Police Rajneesh Gupta asked DMRC Managing Director Vikas Kumar to issue necessary directions to concerned officers and staff. The letter cited the possibility of crowd movement towards sensitive locations and requested appropriate measures until the situation returns to normal.
The communication also suggested that the frequency of metro trains passing through the listed stations may be reduced. The restrictions were proposed to begin at 9 pm on October 9 and continue on October 10 until further normalisation.
Metro Stations Listed in Police Communication
The police letter names stations across several parts of the Delhi Metro network, including central Delhi, North Delhi, East Delhi and areas in South Delhi.
The stations listed in the communication are:
- Janpath
- Patel Chowk
- Central Secretariat
- Lok Kalyan Marg
- Rajiv Chowk
- New Delhi
- Seva Teerth (Udyog Bhawan)
- Mandi House
- Barakhamba Road
- ITO
- Delhi Gate
- Khan Market
- R.K. Ashram Marg
- Jhandewalan
- Supreme Court
- Indraprastha
- Shivaji Stadium
- INA (both metro lines)
- Hauz Khas
- Jor Bagh
- Arjangarh
- Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin
- Lajpat Nagar
- Jangpura
- Ashram
- Kalindi Kunj
- Jasola
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- Okhla Vihar
- Chawri Bazar
- Jama Masjid
- Karol Bagh
- Rajendra Place
- Vishwavidyalaya
- Vidhan Sabha
- Civil Lines
- Kashmere Gate
- Inderlok
- G.T.B. Nagar
- Kanhaiya Nagar
- Netaji Palace
- Azadpur
- Adarsh Nagar
- Jahangir Puri
- Haiderpur Badli Mor
- Majlis Park
- Shalimar Bagh
- Seelampur
- Maujpur
- Jafrabad
- Welcome
- Yamuna Vihar
- Khazuri Khas
- Shahdara
- Rithala
- Rohini East
- Rohini West
DMRC Asked to Take Necessary Measures
The letter was also marked to senior officials, including the Chief Security Commissioner of DMRC, the Delhi Police Commissioner’s office, the Special Commissioner of Police (PTS Division) and the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Metro), for information and necessary action.
The police communication is intended to support security arrangements around the proposed protest. Commuters should check official updates from DMRC and Delhi Police before travelling, as the actual restrictions and affected stations will depend on the final instructions issued by the authorities.
Important: The letter records a request to DMRC. Confirmation that entry and exit gates will actually be closed at every listed station should be sought from an official DMRC announcement.
