Massive security arrangements took effect across the national capital on Saturday as the Cockroach Janata Party along with several opposition groups called for a major demonstration at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police initiated widespread preventive steps early in the morning, detaining several demonstrators heading toward the venue. In an effort to maintain law and order and avoid public disruption, operations at 45 Delhi Metro stations have been curtailed by shutting passenger entry and exit points.
Affected Corridors And Station Access Restrictions
The operational limits on the rapid transit network began on 9 October 2026 at 9:00 PM and are scheduled to remain in force until 10 October 2026 at 6:00 PM. A total of 45 stations across several critical corridors have been shut down for public boarding and alighting
- Connaught Place and Central Hubs: Entry and exit remain barred at Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Janpath, Barakhamba Road, Mandi House, New Delhi, Lok Kalyan Marg, Shivaji Stadium, and Seva Teerth.
- Walled City and Central Arteries: Gates are closed at ITO, Delhi Gate, Supreme Court, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Jhandewalan, Karol Bagh, Rajendra Place, Chawri Bazar, and Jama Masjid.
- South Delhi Belts: Access has been restricted at Dilli Haat-INA, Jor Bagh, Hauz Khas, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Ashram, and Jamia Millia Islamia.
- North and North-West Sectors: Services are curtailed at Kashmere Gate, Vishwavidyalaya, Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar, Azadpur, Jahangirpuri, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Majlis Park, Inderlok, Netaji Subhash Place, and Rithala.
- Trans-Yamuna and North-East Regions: Commuters cannot access Seelampur, Maujpur-Babarpur, Jafrabad, Welcome, Yamuna Vihar, Khajuri Khas, and Shahdara.
Interchange Availability And Administrative Review
To reduce travel hardship for commuters passing through the capital, transit authorities confirmed that transit interchange remains functional across almost the entire affected network. According to an official statement, line swapping continues at all designated stations with the sole exception of the New Delhi metro station. Law enforcement and security agencies will review overall safety conditions at 6:00 PM on 10 October before deciding on restoring normal gate access.
Area-Wide Digital Curbs And Heavy Ground Deployment
In addition to transit restrictions, authorities took pre-emptive technical measures to counter rumors and unauthorized coordination by suspending mobile internet services within a 4-kilometer radius of Jantar Mantar. Checkpoints have been placed along all boundary corridors entering Delhi to inspect incoming vehicular movement. Law enforcement personnel have installed public address systems across strategic locations, continuously announcing that the gathering lacks official clearance while urging the public to refrain from assembling, sloganeering, or damaging civic infrastructure.
