Janpath Metro Station Covered With Newspapers Amid Jantar Mantar Protest, Videos Go Viral

As protests over alleged examination paper leaks continue in the national capital, an unusual move by the authorities near the demonstration site has drawn attention.

Glass panels at the entrance of the Janpath Metro station, which is the closest metro station to Jantar Mantar, where students and job aspirants have been protesting, were reportedly covered with newspapers on Thursday.

The reason behind the move was not immediately known, and neither the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) nor the police have issued an official explanation over the covering of the glass panels.

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Several videos of the newspaper-covered glass

panels surfaced on social media, prompting widespread speculation. Many users questioned the purpose of the measure, with some wondering whether it was intended to restrict visibility around the protest site or formed part of a broader security arrangement.

Move Triggers Speculations

The development comes amid heightened security in the Jantar Mantar area following days of demonstrations over alleged examination paper leaks and recruitment irregularities. Thousands of students and job aspirants have been gathering at the protest site, demanding action against those responsible for paper leaks.

Protest Hits Delhi Metro Services

As many as 17 metro stations in Delhi were affected on Friday for the third straight day due to the protest at Jantar Mantar. In a late-night advisory on Thursday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said the stations would remain shut from 7.30 am on Friday until further instructions, citing security reasons.

The affected stations included Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium and Jhandewalan.

However, interchange facilities would continue to be available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat stations.

Later in the day, the DMRC announced that the entry gates at Mandi House and Central Secretariat metro stations were open.

The protests have also triggered political and legal developments. Allegations of excessive police action against protesters have reached the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court, with petitions seeking intervention over the handling of the demonstrations. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear petitions related to the alleged use of excessive force against student protesters.