The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday announced that the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will be enhancing security checks for passengers at metro stations from January 19 to 27 due to heightened security measures ahead of Republic Day.
The DMRC has also urged the passengers to cooperate with the security personnel and advised them to plan their journeys considering possible long queues at some metro stations during this period.
Security measures enhanced in New Delhi
The security measures across the capital have been upped in the days leading up to the Republic Day and Ayodhya Ram Temple ceremony on January 22.
A police official said that about 8,000 police personnel have already been deployed across the city in view of the parade on January 26.
The official added that the night patrol workers have been entrusted with checking hotels, guest houses and dharamshalas, especially the ones near railway stations and inter-state bus terminals to check visitors entering Delhi.
Delhi Metro records historic ridership on New Year
The Delhi Metro is one of the most smooth functioning metros in India today. The Metro service is a lifeline to many. Recently, on January 1, the DMRC achieved a remarkable milestone, setting a new record for ridership by accommodating over 6.7 million passengers. This marked the highest ridership on a New Year’s Day in the past six years, as reported by DMRC. The data revealed that an impressive 6.747 million commuters utilised the metro services on the inaugural day of the year.
(With PTI inputs)