Delhi Police has intensified the security arrangements in the city, in view of the New Year celebration today. Special arrangements have been made in major markets including CCTV cameras and extra deployment of Police personnels to prevent any untoward incident. Exit gates of Rajiv Chowk Metro Station will also be closed from 9 PM today. However, entry of passengers will be allowed until the departure of the last train from Rajiv Chowk Metro Station.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said that the decision has been taken to ensure public safety and manage crowds on New Year’s Evening. DMRC informed that QR tickets with a destination to Rajiv Chowk Metro Station will also not be issued through DMRC’s Mobile App from 8 PM today. Metro services on the rest of the network will continue to operate as per the regular timetable.

 In this regard, Delhi Traffic Police has also issued an advisory for commuters. As per advisory, no vehicle will be allowed entry in the Inner and Outer Circle of Connaught Place after 8 PM today. However, vehicle with valid passes will be allowed.