Indian Railways cancels trains to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations on October 10
Railways cited severe congestion near the stations, while police sought restrictions at 57 metro stations and denied permission for the protest.
- On Friday, the Ministry of Railways cancelled all Mail and Express trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, citing anticipated severe road traffic congestion.
- Delhi Police denied permission for the Cockroach Janta Party youth-led protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing short notice and past non-compliance with legal directions.
- Police also requested the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to close entry and exit gates at 57 metro stations from 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday, aiming to manage movement during demonstrations.
- Joint Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad warned that Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita remains in effect, and authorities will take legal action against violators of preventive restrictions.
- The CJP protest targets the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision drive and alleged "vote theft," while the Crime Branch recently registered an FIR against 2,873 individuals linked to past demonstrations.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Delhi Police proposed closing entry and exit gates at 57 metro stations across the national capital and reducing train frequency at these stations in view of proposed protests scheduled for October 10, according to an official communication. India News | Delhi Police Proposes Closure of Entry and Exit Gates at 57 Metro Stations Ahead of Oct 10 Protest.
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