Security in the national capital has been stepped up with police closing India Gate and Raisina Hill for the public. A large number of police personnel have been deployed at Rajpath and the stretch connecting India Gate and Raisina Hill where largescale protests were witnessed last weekend. A senior police official said the entire central Vista including Rajpath, Vijay Chowk and all roads leading to India Gate will be closed for general traffic.

Ten Metro stations in Central Delhi have been closed down till further orders, as a precautionary measure. These 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.