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Delhi Police to Close Entry and Exit Gates of 57 Metro Stations Amid Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 01:01 PM
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Delhi police have proposed to seal the entry and exit points of 57 metro stations from 9 pm tonight until tomorrow, citing ongoing protests.
The Delhi Police issued a notice late this evening indicating that the entry and exit gates of 57 Delhi Metro stations will be shut from 9 p.m. today until the following day. The move is a direct response to a protest that began earlier in the day, which authorities say could disrupt commuter safety and traffic flow.
According to the police circular, the affected stations span multiple lines across the capital, though the exact list was not disclosed in the initial statement. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes, including nearby stations that remain operational, and to allow extra travel time.
Metro officials have confirmed that train services will continue to run, but passengers will have to board and alight only at designated open gates. The police have also deployed additional personnel at the affected locations to manage crowds and ensure orderly movement.
The protest, whose organizers have not been named, is expected to subside by the next morning, after which the police will reassess the situation and decide whether to reopen the closed gates.
Authorities have urged the public to stay informed through official channels and to cooperate with security forces to maintain safety on the network.
According to the police circular, the affected stations span multiple lines across the capital, though the exact list was not disclosed in the initial statement. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes, including nearby stations that remain operational, and to allow extra travel time.
Metro officials have confirmed that train services will continue to run, but passengers will have to board and alight only at designated open gates. The police have also deployed additional personnel at the affected locations to manage crowds and ensure orderly movement.
The protest, whose organizers have not been named, is expected to subside by the next morning, after which the police will reassess the situation and decide whether to reopen the closed gates.
Authorities have urged the public to stay informed through official channels and to cooperate with security forces to maintain safety on the network.