New Delhi, July 20: Five Delhi Metro stations in central Delhi were closed until further orders on Monday as security arrangements were tightened in the national capital.
In a service update, authorities said Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth metro stations have been closed due to security reasons until further instructions.
The development comes a day after Delhi Police said no permission had been sought or granted for any proposed march to Parliament on July 20 and advised citizens not to participate in any unauthorised gathering or procession.
Delhi Police had said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remain in force across New Delhi district, except at the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar with prior permission. Police had also said strict security arrangements were in place as the Parliament session commenced on July 20 and warned that violations of the prohibitory orders would invite legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
