The Delhi Metro on Monday (January 20) announced that the CISF has ramped up security checks ahead of Republic Day, which may cause longer queues at some stations during peak hours.
A senior DMRC official stated that, due to heightened security measures leading up to Republic Day, the CISF will conduct more thorough passenger screenings at metro stations until January 27.
“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,” DMRC said in a post on X.
“This may result in queues at some metro stations, especially during peak hours, until this period. Therefore, passengers are advised to plan their journey accordingly and allow for some additional time for their commute during these days,” the official said.
The official also requested passengers’ cooperation with security personnel during the enhanced checks.