Delhi Metro closes 16 stations over security amid protests

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed 16 stations in central Delhi on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, citing security reasons amid ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar. The closures, which began in the morning, caused significant disruption for commuters during the rush hour, marking the second such shutdown in three days.

The affected stations are 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, and Shivaji Stadium. While entry and exit gates at these locations were shut, the DMRC confirmed that interchange facilities remained available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat, allowing passengers to transfer between lines. Trains continued to operate on the affected routes but skipped the closed stations.

The security measures are a response to continuing demonstrations organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, which entered their third day on Wednesday. The protests are a continuation of a "Sansad Chalo" march attempted on Monday, July 20, which led to clashes between demonstrators and...