Delhi Police requests curbs at 57 metro stations before Jantar Mantar protest

Delhi Police has asked DMRC to consider restricting access at 57 metro stations before the planned Jantar Mantar protest. The move follows security concerns over protesters reaching sensitive areas and comes amid a wider deployment across the capital.The proposed restrictions would continue through October 10 until the situation normalises, the letter saidNew Delhi,Oct 9, 2026 12:37 ISTDelhi Police has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to consider restricting entry and exit at 57 metro stations from 9 pm on Friday, October 9, amid security concerns ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday.In a letter dated October 8, the Joint Commissioner of Police, Transport Range, said the proposed measures were prompted by the likelihood of protesters moving towards sensitive locations in New Delhi district. The letter also suggested that the frequency of metro trains passing through the listed stations could be reduced.The proposed restrictions would continue through October 10 until the situation normalises, the letter said.WHAT ARE THE 57 STATIONSThe stations named in the letter include Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Mandi House, Janpath, Kashmere Gate, INA, Hauz Khas and several stations in north-east Delhi. The request comes amid heightened security arrangements for the planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls.Delhi Police has denied permission for the proposed demonstration, while security has been stepped up across the capital. Around 23,000 Central Armed Police Forces personnel have been provided to assist Delhi Police. - Ends