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-October 10, 2026

Delhi Metro extends closure of 45 stations till 10 pm amid protest

Delhi Metro extends closure of 45 stations till 10 pm amid protest

DMRC extended entry and exit closures at 45 Delhi Metro stations till 10 pm on Saturday amid security arrangements for the CJP protest.

-October 10, 2026

With Jantar Mantar out of reach, Delhi streets become scattered stages for CJP protest

With Jantar Mantar out of reach, Delhi streets become scattered stages for CJP protest

With Jantar Mantar sealed, CJP protesters scattered across Delhi, staging small demonstrations before police detained at least 3,000 people.

-October 10, 2026

A game of hide-and-seek: Protesters duck into washrooms, gurdwara amid capital-wide clampdown

A game of hide-and-seek: Protesters duck into washrooms, gurdwara amid capital-wide clampdown

Protesters hid in washrooms and a gurdwara to evade police during Delhi’s CJP protest amid a massive security clampdown.

-October 10, 2026

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee detained by Delhi Police ahead of CJP protest: Sources

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee detained by Delhi Police ahead of CJP protest: Sources

Dhruv Rathee detained by Delhi Police ahead of CJP’s proposed Jantar Mantar protest; around 150 protesters also detained.

-October 9, 2026

Connaught Place traders’ body advises shops to shut on Saturday due to protest

Connaught Place traders’ body advises shops to shut on Saturday due to protest

NDTA advised Connaught Place shops to remain closed on Saturday as a precaution against expected protests at Jantar Mantar, citing safety.

-October 9, 2026

Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat stations to be closed due to October 10 protest

Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat stations to be closed due to October 10 protest

Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat stations will close Oct 9–10 for a protest; train services continue as scheduled, says NCRTC.

-October 9, 2026

Oct 10 protest: Won’t stop passengers with valid tickets at railway stations: Delhi Police

Oct 10 protest: Won’t stop passengers with valid tickets at railway stations: Delhi Police

Delhi Police deployed heavy security at stations, but valid ticket holders will pass without hindrance as police target only lawbreakers.

-October 9, 2026

No turning back, continue Jantar Mantar protest even if leaders are arrested: AISA president

No turning back, continue Jantar Mantar protest even if leaders are arrested: AISA president

AISA president Neha Bora urged protesters to continue at Jantar Mantar despite arrests, comparing the movement to 1942's Quit India.