List of Delhi Metro stations that will remain closed from Sept 8-10
The Delhi Police on Saturday requested the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to close some of the entry and exits at a number of metro stations during the two-day G20 Summit.
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However, the police have requested the closure of gates at 39 metro stations for three days from September 8 to 10
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In a letter to the chief security commissioner of DMRC, Delhi Police’s DCP (Metro) G Ram Gopal Naik has stated the matter should be considered as top priority.
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This comes after DMRC already announced that the passengers will not be able board or exit the train at Supreme Court metro station.
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Hence, in order to maintain foolproof security arrangements during the upcoming summit, it is required to ensure that the gates…that open towards the VVIPS route/venue of summit/place of stay may be closed from 08.09.2023 to 10.09.2023,”
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According to the letter, some of the entry/exit gates at IGI Airport, Aero City, Dhaula Kuan, South Campus, Khan Market, Janpath, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Supreme Court, Barakhamba Road, Ashram, Jangpura, IIT, Hauz Khas and others will be closed for three days
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Police have said only some of the stations will face restrictions while there will be regular movement allowed at others.
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Agencies are leaving no stone unturned to provide strict security during the global event. Leaders and dignitaries from the member countries of G20 will land in the national capital later this week.
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Additionally, the Delhi Police will monitor the borders of the city closely and AI research firm, Staqu, has been hired to identify known criminals and restrict their entry into the capital.