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Delhi Police Proposes Metro Restrictions Ahead of October 10 Protest
A protest was planned in Delhi for October 10.
It was expected to include a march to Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Police asked the metro company to consider closing gates at 57 stations and running fewer trains.
The proposed changes could start on Friday night and last until things returned to normal.
The police said they were concerned about crowds moving toward sensitive places.
The letter was a request, so it did not prove that the metro company made the changes.
Police and other forces were preparing for security duties.
A CJP activist said people had been detained and said the march would continue.
Delhi Police asked DMRC to consider closing entry and exit gates at 57 stations and reducing train frequency.
The proposed measures were to begin at 9 pm on October 9 and continue through October 10 until the situation normalised.
Police cited possible unruly crowd movement toward sensitive locations during planned protests at Jantar Mantar and elsewhere in New Delhi.
The communication proposed restrictions but did not confirm that DMRC approved or implemented them.
Police also cited extensive security preparations; CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke alleged protesters had been detained and said the march would go ahead.
- Who
- Delhi Police, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), and organisers and participants in the planned CJP protest.
- What
- Police proposed closing gates at 57 metro stations and reducing train frequency; the proposal was not confirmation that DMRC implemented the measures.
- Where
- Delhi, including Jantar Mantar and metro stations across the city.
- When
- The proposed restrictions were to begin at 9 pm on October 9 and continue on October 10 until the situation normalised.
- Why
- Police cited the risk of unruly crowds moving toward sensitive locations.
Police and security rationale
Activist response
Proposed restrictions and protest
Police and security rationale
Delhi Police sought precautionary metro measures, citing the likelihood of unruly crowds moving toward sensitive locations.
Activist response
CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke alleged that activists had been detained ahead of the protest and said he would continue the march to Jantar Mantar.
Key facts
- Stations affected by proposal
- 57 Delhi Metro stations
- Proposed start
- 9 pm on October 9
- Proposed duration
- Through October 10, until the situation normalises
- Measures requested
- Consider closing entry and exit gates and reducing train frequency
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar and other locations in New Delhi district
- Security deployment
- The Centre provided 221 CAPF companies, described as around 23,000 personnel, to Delhi Police from October 8 to 12
- DMRC decision
- The police communication did not confirm approval or implementation of the proposed closures
Quotes
Abhijeet Dipke
CJP activist who posted about detentions and the planned march on X.
“Thousands of youngsters have been detained across the country by the BJP Govt ahead of our October 10 protest. This intimidation is not going to work, Modi. The youth of this country are no longer scared of you. I’ll be landing in Delhi tomorrow and will march to Jantar Mantar, come what may.”
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Sources
CJP protest on Oct 10: Entry, exit at 57 Delhi metro stations likely to be shut. List of stations closed on Saturday
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Delhi Police Proposes Closure of Entry and Exit Gates at 57 Metro Stations Ahead of Oct 10 Protest
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