India, Oct. 9 -- Delhi Police has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to consider closing entry and exit gates at 57 metro stations. The request comes ahead of the proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10.

The letter is dated Thursday, October 8. It was written by the Joint Commissioner of Police (Transport Range) to DMRC Managing Director Vikas Kumar. It asks him to direct officers and staff to act from 9 pm on Friday, October 9.

Police have also suggested reducing train frequency at these stations. The letter cites the likelihood of unruly crowd movement towards sensitive locations. It asks DMRC to act swiftly so that crowds can be managed and sensitive areas secured.

The list covers stations across central...