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Sixteen Delhi Metro stations shut
The Hindu··22 Jul
At least 16 Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat and Mandi House, were closed on July 22 due to security reasons, DMRC said. The closures come amid the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged NEET irregularities. DMRC posted on X that stations would remain shut till further instructions from authorities.
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What It Means For You
- If you commute through central Delhi, check DMRC alerts before leaving for work.
- Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat remain interchange points despite closures.
- Protesters and office-goers may need alternate routes while security restrictions stay in place.
What's Happening
- DMRC closed 16 metro stations on July 22 citing security reasons.
- Closures include Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, ITO and Khan Market.
- The shutdown coincides with the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar.
Central Delhi Transit Curbs Continue
- Several stations were also shut on July 20 during the CJP march toward Parliament.
- DMRC said interchange facilities remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat.
- Stations will reopen only after further instructions from security authorities.
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