New Delhi, October 9, 2026: Delhi Metro commuters could face major travel disruptions as Delhi Police have requested restrictions at 57 Metro stations ahead of planned protests in the national capital on October 10. In a letter dated October 8, Delhi Police asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to prepare for the closure of entry and exit gates at several stations from 9 PM on October 9. The police also proposed reducing train frequency as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order. The proposed restrictions are linked to demonstrations planned by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the All India Students' Association (AISA) and other groups against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
**Latest Update: Wider Metro Closure Reported ** According to a report published by The Indian Express at 11:31 AM on October 9, Delhi authorities have announced that all Metro stations will be closed from 9 PM on Friday until the situation normalises. The development goes beyond the earlier police proposal covering 57 stations. Passengers should verify the latest operational status through official DMRC announcements. **List of 57 Metro Stations Named in Police Advisory
**Central Delhi and New Delhi:
“Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Seva Teerth (Udyog Bhawan), Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, ITO, Delhi Gate, K…”
South Delhi and Nearby Areas: INA, Hauz Khas, Jor Bagh, Arjangarh, Sarai Kale Khan-Nizamuddin, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Ashram, Kalindi Kunj, Jasola, Jamia Millia Islamia and Okhla Vihar.
Old Delhi and North Delhi: Chawri Bazar, Jama Masjid, Karol Bagh, Rajendra Place, Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha, Civil Lines, Kashmere Gate, Inderlok, GTB Nagar, Kanhaiya Nagar, Netaji Subhash Place, Azadpur, Adarsh Nagar, Jahangirpuri, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Majlis Park and Shalimar Bagh.
East and Other Parts of Delhi: Seelampur, Maujpur, Jafrabad, Welcome, Yamuna Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Shahdara, Rithala, Rohini East and Rohini West. These stations were named in the reported police communication. Their inclusion does not independently confirm that every station has already been closed.
