Travelling by Delhi Metro on October 10? Check Items Prohibited During CJP Protest

The Delhi Metro is expected to be significantly affected by the anticipated CJP protest on Saturday, October 10. With the national capital already on high alert, the Delhi Metro has taken several precautionary measures to ensure passenger safety.

The Delhi Metro operates across the national capital and extends to parts of neighbouring states, including Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The applicable rules and restrictions will apply to passengers travelling across the network.

Check Out Delhi Metro Guidelines for October 10

In the latest development, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued a notice announcing the closure of entry and exit gates at 57 metro stations across Delhi. The notice states, “Due to security reasons, the entry and exit at the following metro stations will remain closed from 09:00 PM on 9th October, 2026 and continuing on 10th October, 2026 till further notice.”

Here is the complete list of metro stations affected by the restrictions.

Red Line

• Inderlok (Interchange open)

Shahdara

Rithala

Rohini

Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital

Kanhaiya Nagar

Netaji Subhash Place (Interchange open)

Seelampur

Welcome (Interchange open)

Yellow Line

• Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar

• Azadpur (Interchange open)

• Adarsh Nagar

• Jahangirpuri

• Haiderpur Badli Mor (Interchange open)

• Vishwavidyalaya

• Vidhan Sabha

• Civil Lines

• Kashmere Gate (Interchange open)

• Patel Chowk

• Central Secretariat (Interchange open)

• Lok Kalyan Marg

• Chawri Bazar

• Rajiv Chowk (Interchange open)

• New Delhi(Interchange CLOSED)

• Seva Teerth (Udyog Bhawan)

• Dilli Haat-INA (Interchange open)

• Hauz Khas (Interchange open)

• Jor Bagh

• Arjan Garh

Blue Line

• Ramakrishna Ashram Marg

• Jhandewalan

• Supreme Court

• Indraprastha

• Mandi House (Interchange open)

• Barakhamba Road

• Karol Bagh

• Rajendra Place

Violet Line

• Jama Masjid

• Janpath

• ITO

• Delhi Gate

• Khan Market

• Jangpura

• Lajpat Nagar (Interchange open)

Pink Line

• Ashram

• Sarai Kale Khan-Nizamuddin

• Majlis Park

• Shalimar Bagh

• Maujpur-Babarpur (Interchange open)

• Jafrabad

• Yamuna Vihar

• Khajuri Khas

Magenta Line

• Kalindi Kunj

• Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

• Jamia Millia Islamia

• Okhla Vihar

Orange Line (Airport Express)

• Shivaji Stadium

Which Items Are Prohibited on Delhi Metro on October 10?

There are no specific items that have been prohibited for October 10 during the anticipated CJP protests. However, all general rules and restrictions applicable to Delhi Metro passengers will remain in effect 

1. Dangerous Goods & Weapons

• Weapons, Arms & Ammunition:

• Pistols, revolvers, rifles, air guns, BB guns, pellet guns, compressed air guns, starter pistols, and all firearm parts or ammunition.

• Flare guns, stun guns, shocking devices, gun lighters, and realistic or toy replicas of arms/ammunition.

• Sharp Objects:

• Knives or scissors with cutting edges/blades longer than 10cm (4inches).

• Swords, khukris, meat cleavers, and cleaver-swords.

• Tools:

• Axes, hatchets, crowbars, hammers, and saws.

• Screwdrivers, wrenches, or pliers longer than 17.5cm (7inches).

• Explosive & Flammable Substances:

• Gunpowder, dynamite, fireworks, firecrackers, hand grenades, plastic explosives, or realistic replicas of explosives.

• Petroleum, diesel, kerosene, oil, fuels, spray paints, thinners, turpentine, and inflammable solids.

• Compressed, liquefied, or dissolved gas cylinders under pressure (LPG, CNG, oxygen).

• Note: Up to 100 ml of personal toiletries/aerosols (like deodorant or pepper spray) in transparent bags, and one standard safety matchbox or single gas lighter per passenger are permitted.

• Corrosives, Toxins & Hazardous Chemicals:

• Acids, alkalis, corrosives, wet spillable car batteries, oxidizing agents, radioactive materials, poisons, and toxic substances.

• Tear gas, disabling chemicals, and any Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Enhanced Conventional (CBRN) weapons/materials.

2. Offensive Materials & Biological Items

• Human & Animal Remains:

• Human corpses, skeletal remains, body parts, blood (dried, coagulated, or decomposed), or human ashes.

• Exception: Authorised individuals transporting organs or tissues for transplant pursuant to the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994.

• Carcasses of dead animals/birds or uncleaned/unbleached bones.

• Perishables & Bio-Waste:

• Unsealed raw meat or fish.

• Manure of any kind, oily rags, decayed animal matter, or decaying vegetable matter.

3. Communications & Restricted Technology

• Interference Devices: Portable radio devices or equipment that pose a operational risk to radio communication networks or Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling systems.

• Unauthorised Tech: Drones/UAVs (unless DGCA registered) and satellite phones (e.g., Iridium/Thuraya, unless explicitly cleared by the Department of Telecommunications).

4. Alcohol 

• Alcohol Policy: Up to two sealed bottles of alcohol per passenger are permitted on board. Consumption of alcohol inside metro trains or station premises is strictly prohibited, and open/unsealed bottles are confiscated.