In view of rising tension and firing near Jamia Millia Islamia on Thursday afternoon, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced to close the entry & exit gates of Jama Masjid, ITO and Delhi Gate metro stations.
Security Update
Entry & exit gates of Jama Masjid, ITO and Delhi Gate are closed.
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) January 30, 2020
The move came after a man wielding a gun reportedly opened fire during an anti-CAA protest outside Jamia Millia Islamia on Thursday in which a student was injured. The injured identified as Shadab was immediately rushed to Holy Family hospital.