Delhi Metro closes 16 central stations on Thursday due to security reasons linked to the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. Multiple outlets report that closures start in the morning and remain in place “till further instructions/notice,” affecting stations in central Delhi including Rajiv Chowk, Janpath, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, and others in the nearby network. Commuters are not allowed to enter or exit the affected stations, which disrupts travel for passengers using the central corridor.
Several reports cite heightened security deployment at Jantar Mantar and mention earlier clashes involving protesters and police, with some accounts referring to police action and FIRs related to those incidents. Despite the station shutdowns, interchange facilities are reported to remain available at key hubs: Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat. Some outlets also note that protests and related demands—including a call for Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and allegations tied to the NEET issue—are part of the protest context.
Across the coverage, DMRC’s operational announcements are cited as the basis for the closures, with passengers advised to monitor updates and use alternate routes.
