Delhi Metro Latest News: Preparations are being made in view of the farmers’ movement in Delhi. Surveillance has been increased on all the borders of Delhi. In such a situation, Delhi Metro has closed the gates of one or more of its eight stations. However, these stations are not completely closed.
Metro Gate Closed: The impact of the farmers’ movement is also visible on Delhi Metro. In view of the march of farmers from Punjab-Haryana towards Delhi, Delhi Metro closed one or more entry and exit gates at its eight stations on Tuesday morning. However, these stations are not closed and passengers are allowed to enter and exit through other gates. Official sources said that the gates have been closed for security purposes on the instructions of police authorities.
The gates of these stations are closed
A senior official said some gates at several stations – Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Udyog Bhawan, Janpath and Barakhamba Road – have been closed. He said that a gate at Khan Market metro station has also been closed on Tuesday. Heavy deployment of police and Rapid Action Force has been carried out besides setting up barriers in several phases to close the Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders to prevent farmers from entering Delhi.
Gates of which stations are closed
| Serial number | Metro station |
| 1. | Rajiv Chowk |
| 2. | Central Secretariat |
| 3. | Mandi House |
| 4. | Patel Chowk |
| 5. | Udyog Bhavan |
| 6. | Janpath |
| 7. | twelve pillars |
| 8. | Patel Chowk |
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Increased surveillance on Delhi’s borders
In view of the proposed ‘Delhi Chalo’ march of farmers in Delhi today, February 13, security has been tightened at Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri borders. Traffic restrictions are in place. Delhi’s borders have been fortified with concrete barricades and iron spike barriers laid on the road to prevent vehicles from entering the city. Police are also using drones to keep strict vigil at the border points. He said that they are fully prepared to deal with any law and order related situation. Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CRPC) in the capital in view of the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march and this order will remain in force for a month.
