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Meta Description: Delhi is on lockdown ahead of massive Jantar Mantar protests. Over 38,000 police deployed, 57 metro stations closed, trains cancelled. Youth march on freight trains as Tikait and Dhruv Rathee join the movement.

The national capital has been transformed into what critics are calling a fortress. With over 38,000 police personnel deployed across the city and 57 metro stations shut down, Delhi is bracing for one of its largest protest movements in recent memory.

A City on Lockdown

The measures taken by authorities are unprecedented. Iron spike strips have been laid on roads, particularly in areas like Mohan Estate, to restrict vehicular movement . Barricades have been erected at key intersections, and security personnel—including the Rapid Action Force, Delhi Police Pink Force, and CRPF—have been stationed at strategic locations .

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, acting on police directives, closed entry and exit gates at 57 stations starting Friday night at 9 PM, with the shutdown continuing through Saturday . Drones are being used to monitor crowd movements around sensitive areas.

Trains Cancelled, Passengers Stranded

The railway network has been severely disrupted. Over 75 long-distance express and mail trains to and from New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations have been cancelled, along with 179 local trains . Among the cancelled services are premium trains like the Tejas Rajdhani Express, Sampoorna Kranti Express, Shatabdi, and Humsafar Express .

A Railway Board notification announced the cancellation of all mail and express trains originating after 2 PM on Friday that would reach Delhi between 4 AM and 2 PM on Saturday . The sudden decision left thousands of passengers scrambling for alternatives, with many expressing frustration at the last-minute nature of the cancellations.

The Protest Movement Grows

Despite the overwhelming security presence, the protest movement has only gained momentum. Videos circulating on social media show young people from across the country traveling to Delhi atop freight trains, determined to join the demonstration.

The movement has attracted significant public figures. Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait and his Bharatiya Kisan Union have thrown their weight behind the protests . Olympic medalist wrestler Bajrang Punia has also joined the cause, sharing a stage with students at Jantar Mantar .

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained from his Gurugram residence early Saturday morning ahead of his planned participation in the protest . According to reports, approximately 50 policemen in plain clothes arrived at his home around 8 AM and took him into custody. Rathee, who lives in Berlin and had returned to India just two days earlier, had publicly announced his intention to join the movement .

Protests Spread Beyond Delhi

The agitation is not confined to the national capital. In Allahabad, the Disha student organization and JNU students reportedly broke through barricades in the dead of night, demonstrating that the movement has spread to campuses across the country .

In a dramatic turn of events in Haryana's Kabulpur village, Rohtak district, villagers detained police officers who had come to serve them notices. According to Congress MP Deepender Hooda, who shared a video of the incident, villagers held the police officers captive, declaring they would not release them until senior officials arrived to clarify the situation.

The Road Ahead

The convergence of student groups, farmer unions, and public figures has created a formidable coalition. With Rahul Gandhi describing Delhi as a "prison" and comparing the current government to "India's past" that cannot fight "India's future," the political stakes have never been higher .

For now, Delhi remains a city divided between those determined to protest and authorities equally determined to stop them. The coming hours will determine whether this movement fizzles out under the weight of security measures or grows into something far more significant.

Editor's Note:
This is a developing story. We will continue to update this article as more information becomes available regarding 
the detention of the CJP leaders and the status of the Delhi Chalo March.


About the Author:
This report was compiled by the Chronicle Craze  News Desk, with inputs from field reporters in Delhi and 
political analysts. We adhere o strict journalistic ethics of accuracy, fairness, and impartiality.