Delhi Metro commuters may face travel disruptions on Saturday, October 10, after Delhi Police asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to consider restricting access to 57 stations across the national capital ahead of planned protests.
In a letter dated October 8, the Joint Commissioner of Police, Transport Range, requested that entry and exit gates at the identified stations be closed from 9 pm on Friday, October 9, and during October 10, until the situation normalises. The police also proposed reducing train frequency at these stations as a precautionary measure.
The request comes amid security preparations for demonstrations planned at Jantar Mantar and other locations in Delhi. Authorities have expressed concerns about the possible movement of large crowds towards sensitive areas.
The proposed restrictions should not be confused with confirmation that all 57 stations have been shut. The final implementation and duration of any restrictions depend on the directions issued by DMRC and the situation on the ground. Commuters should check official Metro updates before travelling.
The proposed restrictions are linked to planned protests in the capital on October 10. Delhi Police has sought preventive measures to manage crowd movement and maintain public order around sensitive locations.
The police letter identifies stations across several parts of Delhi, including central, north, south, east and northeast Delhi. The list includes major interchange stations and stops near government buildings, commercial areas and potential protest locations.
If implemented, the measures could affect commuters even when their destinations are not directly connected to the protest sites. Closing station gates can make it difficult to enter or exit at particular locations, while reduced train frequency could increase waiting times and crowding elsewhere on the network.
The following stations were identified in the police request for possible restrictions:
Janpath
Patel Chowk
Central Secretariat
Lok Kalyan Marg
Rajiv Chowk
New Delhi
Seva Teerth (Udyog Bhawan)
Mandi House
Barakhamba Road
ITO
Delhi Gate
Khan Market
R.K. Ashram Marg
Jhandewalan
Supreme Court
Indraprastha
Shivaji Stadium
INA
Hauz Khas
Jor Bagh
Arjangarh
Sarai Kale Khan-Nizamuddin
Lajpat Nagar
Jangpura
Ashram
Kalindi Kunj
Jasola
Jamia Millia Islamia
Okhla Vihar
Chawri Bazar
Jama Masjid
Karol Bagh
Rajendra Place
Vishwavidyalaya
Vidhan Sabha
Civil Lines
Kashmere Gate
Inderlok
G.T.B. Nagar
Kanhaiya Nagar
Netaji Subhash Place
Azadpur
Adarsh Nagar
Jahangir Puri
Haiderpur Badli Mor
Majlis Park
Shalimar Bagh
Seelampur
Maujpur
Jafrabad
Welcome
Yamuna Vihar
Khazuri Khas
Shahdara
Rithala
Rohini East
Rohini West
Note: INA station is identified on both Metro lines. The list reflects the stations named in the police request for possible restrictions; it does not establish that every station will necessarily close.
Passengers travelling on October 9 and 10 should check DMRC's official website and announcements before leaving home. Those travelling through central Delhi or towards areas near Jantar Mantar should allow additional time and prepare alternative routes.
Commuters should also distinguish between a station closure and a train service suspension. Under the proposed measures, entry and exit gates could be restricted and train frequency reduced; the request does not, by itself, establish that the entire Metro network will stop operating.
DMRC's official service-status page lists line-wise updates, but passengers should look for specific advisories concerning the affected stations before starting their journeys.
The planned demonstrations are associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement and a controversy surrounding revisions to voter lists. Protesters have raised concerns about the removal of names from electoral rolls, while authorities have maintained that the verification process is intended to correct voter records.
The planned gathering has prompted heightened security preparations in the capital, including transport-related precautions. The scale of any disruption to public transport will depend on the restrictions actually implemented and how the situation develops during the day.
For now, the key message for passengers is straightforward: 57 stations have been identified for possible restrictions, but commuters should verify the final DMRC advisory rather than assume every listed station will be closed.
