Security intensified, some Metro stations closed in wake of farmers’ protest

New Delhi, Feb 6 (HS): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday announced the closure of the entry and exit gates at several metro stations in a wake of ‘Chakka Jam’ called by farmers’ unions.

According to the DMRC officials, the entry and exit gates of metro stations mainly in north and central Delhi will remain closed keeping in view the ‘Chakka Jam’ called by the farmers’ unions.

These metro stations include Mandi House, ITO, Delhi Gate, Vishwavidyalaya, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Janpath and Central Secretariat.

Farmer unions on Monday announced a countrywide ‘chakka jam’ on February 6. It is scheduled to take place for three hours, between 12 noon and to 3 pm, as said by the farmers’ unions.

Around 50,000 personnel of Delhi Police, Paramilitary and Reserve Forces have been deployed in Delhi-NCR region to maintain law and order situation in Delhi.

The Gurugram police have also intensified security and deployed huge force on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway, Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway, Kheri Daula toll plaza to check the agitation by the farmers.