Security checks at Metro stations to be intensified

New Delhi, January 18

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will intensify security checks for passengers across Metro stations between January 19 and 27 as part of the security arrangements ahead of Republic Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Thursday. The transporter has also advised passengers to plan their journey, keeping in mind that long queues are likely at some stations.

“In view of the enhanced security arrangements ahead of Republic Day, the security checks for passengers will be further intensified by the CISF across Metro stations from tomorrow, January 19 (Friday), till January 27,” the DMRC said in a statement.

“Passengers are requested to cooperate with the security personnel during security checks,” it added. The Delhi Police has also beefed up security arrangements across the city ahead of the Republic Day celebrations and the inauguration of the Ram temple. More than 8,000 police personnel have already been deployed across the national capital for the January 26 parade.