- Delhi Metro intensifies security checks until August 16.
- Commuters advised extra travel time due to CISF checks
- Green Line passengers from Bahadurgarh to Delhi affected.
Ahead of Independence Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced heightened security measures across its network. Thousands of commuters travelling between Bahadurgarh and Delhi via the Green Line have been advised to allow for extra travel time over the next few days due to intensified CISF checks.
According to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will conduct intensive security checks at all metro stations from August 9 to 16. This could lead to long queues at many stations, especially during peak hours.
Anuj Dayal, principal executive director of corporate communications for DMRC, stated that to strengthen security ahead of Independence Day, passenger screening will be more thorough. Given the potential for additional security checks, passengers are advised to plan their travels in advance and leave home with a little extra time.
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A large number of people from Bahadurgarh travel to Delhi every day through the Brigadier Hoshiar Singh, Bahadurgarh City, and Pandit Shriram Sharma Metro stations. Therefore, working professionals, students, and other travellers will need to exercise special caution. Crowds are expected to increase during the morning and evening rush hours due to security checks at the station entrances.
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DMRC has appealed to passengers to fully cooperate with CISF personnel during security checks and help maintain the smooth conduct of the screening process. This special security arrangement will remain in place until August 16 and is intended to ensure passenger safety.
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