Delhi Metro services are disrupted as 16 stations in central Delhi are shut down “until further notice” citing security reasons, according to multiple reports. NDTV and The Hindu say the closures are linked to the ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. Times of India reports that passengers are stranded inside stations and cannot exit or continue their journeys, leading to delays and broader commuter inconvenience across the city. The shutdown is described as taking place as the protest continues into its third day.
Times of India also reports additional context around the agitation, including demands tied to the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and mentions of police action following earlier clashes and alleged vandalism. NDTV provides a list of affected stations, naming central locations such as Janpath and Rajiv Chowk among those closed. Times of India adds that security measures are heightened around central Delhi and near Parliament buildings, and that Parliament proceedings are adjourned due to ongoing opposition demonstrations. Authorities do not state a specific time for resumption in the cited accounts.
