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18 Delhi Metro Stations Closed for Fourth Day Amid Security Concerns at Jantar Mantar Protest

Published on: 25 Jul 2026, 05:55 AM
18 Delhi Metro Stations Closed for Fourth Day Amid Security Concerns at Jantar Mantar Protest

Eighteen Delhi Metro stations in central Delhi remained closed for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday (July 25, 2026) due to security concerns arising from an ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar, officials said.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that the stations would be closed from 7:30 a.m. until further notice. However, interchange facilities are available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat stations to facilitate passenger movement.

The closed stations include: Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium, Jhandewalan, and New Delhi.

Restrictions remain in place as security arrangements continue in central Delhi due to the protest, which has drawn large crowds over the past few days. Authorities have urged commuters to plan their travel accordingly and use alternative routes or modes of transport.

The DMRC is continuously monitoring the situation and will reopen the stations when it is deemed safe. Passengers are advised to check official DMRC updates before traveling.

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