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Increased security at all Delhi Metro stations on Republic Day, say authorities

The Delhi metro authority further alerted commuters regarding heavy queues at some Metro hotspots and asked for their cooperation on January 26.

security will be enhanced on January 26 and 27 in all Delhi metro stations. (Image: X)

Ahead of Republic Day on January 26, security arrangements have been intensified by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) across all metro stations in Delhi till January 27.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in a post on X wrote, “In wake of the view of the enhanced security arrangements ahead of Republic Day on 26th January, the security checks for passengers have been further intensified by CISF across the Metro stations till 27th January 2025.”

The metro authority also alerted commuters regarding heavy queues at some metro hotspots. “Passengers are advised to plan their journey accordingly and allow for some additional time for their commute during these days,” it added.

SECURITY UPDATE

New Delhi, 20.01.2025

In view of the enhanced security arrangements ahead of Republic Day on 26th January, the security checks for passengers has been further intensified by CISF across the Metro stations till 27th January 2025.

This might result into queues at…

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) January 20, 2025

The DMRC has requested metro passengers to cooperate with the police personnel at the security checks.

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