Delhi Police seal off India Gate, 10 metro stations shut down

Fearing large-scale protests following the death of the gang-rape victim, Delhi Police on Saturday announced that India Gate and its surrounding areas that comprise the capital's power centre would be out of bounds for the general public.

"Entire Central Vista including Rajpath, Vijay Chowk and all road leading to India Gate will be closed for general traffic, Kamal Attaturk Marg also closed. All travellers are advised to avoid these roads," Delhi Traffic Police tweeted early on Saturday.

The young physiotherapy student died in a Singapore hospital early on Saturday.

Ten Metro stations in Central Delhi have also been closed down today for an indefinite period as a precautionary measure to prevent agitators from reaching India Gate.

All the stations which were locked down, are close to India Gate and Raisina Hills, the epicentre of the protests against the brutal assault of a girl last week.

The stations which will remain out of bounds for people are Pragati Maidan, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Race Course, Jor Bagh and Khan Market.

However, inter-change facility will be available at Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat stations, DMRC officials said.

The decision to close down the Metro stations was taken by the Delhi Police which is making all out efforts to prevent protesters from reaching India Gate.

Police had last week also closed down Metro stations to prevent protesters from reaching the protest sites.