Nine Metro stations in Central Delhi will remain closed tomorrow in the wake
of the protests that has continued near India Gate over the gangrape of a
paramedic student, the DMRC said tonight.
Pragati Maidan, Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan,
Khan Market, Race Course, Rajiv Chowk and Barakhamba stations will remain closed
tomorrow.
The closing of stations came following a direction from Delhi Police.
"The stations will remain closed till DMRC gets further orders from the Delhi
Police. However, interchange will be allowed at Central Secretariat station," a
DMRC official said.
The decision was taken after protests over the gangrape of a young girl erupted
in Raisina Hill, the seat of power.
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