No exit from Rajiv Chowk Metro station on Dec 31 night

New Delhi Dec 29 (IANS) Commuters will not be able to exit from the Rajiv Chowk metro station after 9 p.m. on December 31 the Delhi Metro said on Friday.

"As advised by Delhi Police authorities exit of passengers from the Rajiv Chowk Metro station will not be permitted from 9 p.m. onwards on New Year s Eve i.e. December 31 2017.

"This is to enable the authorities to maintain peace and law and order during New Year Eve celebrations in New Delhi district area " it said in a statement.

Entry however will be allowed for those wanting to leave the Connaught Place area from gates at F and B Blocks.

The interchange facility between the Blue (Noida City Centre-Dwarka Sector 21) and Yellow (Huda City Centre-Samaypur Badli) lines will remain unhampered.

--IANS
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