The residents in several parts of west Delhi fell into the trap of rumour of violence and that created the state of panic in the city. The panic was witnessed on Sunday evening following rumours of violence. The Delhi police have denied any reports and incidents of the same and have appealed to the people to stay calm and do not believe in rumours.
In a tweet, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had earlier said it had shut down the entry and exit gates of seven metro stations but did not give any reason. The stations were later reopened.
The DCP West Deepak Purohit said in his tweet that a rumour has been noticed that there is some tension in Khyala-Raghubir Nagar area of West District. There is no truth behind it. All are requested to keep calm as the situation is absolutely normal & peaceful.
Shopkeepers downed shutters and people rushed to reach home early in several areas including Subhash Nagar, Tilak Nagar, Janakpuri and Khyala in west Delhi on Sunday.
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According to sources, Police say they busted a gambling gang so far. The goons were firing in the air to get away by spreading panic.
Meanwhile, the metro stations which were briefly shut down included Tilak Nagar, Nangloi, Surajmal Stadium, Badarpur, Tughlakabad, Uttam Nagar west and Nawada metro stations. Normal metro movements were later restored across the national capital.
