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16 stations shut amid heightened security over Jantar Mantar protest

16 stations shut amid heightened security over Jantar Mantar protest

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Sixteen Delhi Metro stations in central Delhi, including Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk and Central Secretariat, remained closed on Wednesday amid heightened security in view of the ongoing Jantar Mantar protest. According to IANS, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said that while the stations have been closed for entry and exit, interchange facilities will continue to remain operational at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat, allowing commuters to switch metro lines. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Students allege lathi-charge during Jantar Mantar march

Students allege lathi-charge during Jantar Mantar march

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Delhi Police on Monday used batons to disperse hundreds of students and youth activists attempting to march from Mandi House Metro Station to Jantar Mantar, where thousands had gathered for the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) “Sansad Chalo” protest demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

CISF recovers country-made pistol, live cartridge at Delhi Metro station

CISF recovers country-made pistol, live cartridge at Delhi Metro station

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Alert personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) detected a country-made pistol along with a live cartridge during security screening at Mandi House Metro Station in New Delhi on Thursday, preventing the prohibited weapon from entering the metro. According to the CISF, the weapon was detected at 10.11 am during the routine security screening of a passenger at the station. CISF personnel immediately secured the individual and informed the Delhi Metro Rail Police (DMRP), Supreme Court. Delhi Police personnel reached the station shortly afterwards and took custody of the passenger and the recovered weapon. Teams from the Delhi Police Special Cell and the Crime Team also arrived at the spot to carry out a detailed investigation. Further legal proceedings are being undertaken by the Delhi Police, officials said. Weapon detected during routine screening The CISF said the country-made pistol, commonly known as a desi katta, and a live cartridge were recovered during routine security checks at the metro station. The force said the timely detection prevented the weapon from being taken into the Delhi …