Delhi Metro shuts 16 stations amid CJP protest security
Delhi Metro closed 16 stations across central Delhi on July 22, citing security reasons linked to the ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced the closure of 16 Metro stations on Wednesday, July 22, citing security reasons, according to The Indian Express.
Stations closed
The following stations were reported shut by DMRC:
- Lok Kalyan Marg
- Rajiv Chowk
- Patel Chowk
- Ramakrishna Ashram Marg
- Barakhambha Road
- Supreme Court
- Seva Teerth
- Janpath
- Mandi House
- Central Secretariat
- ITO
- Delhi Gate
- Indraprastha
- Khan Market
- Jor Bagh
- Shivaji Stadium
All 16 stations are in the Lutyens' Delhi zone, near the Jantar Mantar protest site and Parliament.
Context
The closures come as the CJP (Cockroach Janta Party) protest at Jantar Mantar entered its third day. Indian Express reported heightened security deployment following clashes during the 'Sansad Chalo' march on July 20–21.
What we can verify
- DMRC announced 16 station closures on July 22 for security reasons. — Indian Express
- The stations are concentrated in the Lutyens' Delhi area near Jantar Mantar and Parliament. — Indian Express
What remains unverified
- Duration of closures and reopening timeline — not specified in the initial IE report at time of writing.
Sources cited
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- ›Indian Express — Delhi Metro shuts 16 stations across amid heightened security for CJP protest — https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-metro-shuts-16-stations-across-amid-heightened-security-for-cjp-protest-10797845
- ›Indian Express Live Blog — Jantar Mantar CJP Protest Live Updates — https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/cjp-protest-news-jantar-mantar-live-updates-security-abhijeet-dipke-sonam-wangchuk-hunger-strike-neet-paper-leak-dharmendra-pradhan-10795901
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