Delhi: JLN Stadium metro-station closed amid student protest at CGO-Complex
What's the story
Delhi Metro today closed the JLN Stadium station for public in the wake of a big students' protest at the nearby CGO Complex.
The station falls on Delhi Metro network's busy Violet Line that connects Kashmere Gate to Escorts Mujesar.
It was closed around 9am on the Delhi Police's advice and will "remain closed till further instructions," a senior DMRC official said.
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Details
Situation being monitored; student protest peaceful so far: Police
JLN Stadium station was closed to prevent any disturbance after a large number of students gathered near the station building, cops said.
Students from across India gathered outside CGO Complex, where the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is headquartered, demanding a CBI inquiry into the Combined Graduate Level-Test following allegations of irregularities.
The situation was being monitored, and the protest has so far been peaceful.
The Protest
Irregularities in the test are evident: A Bihar candidate
"Irregularities in the test (Combined Graduate Level-Test) were evident as the answer key of Maths paper appeared on social media even during the test on February 21," said Rohit Kumar, a candidate from Bihar.
The students, holding a demonstration outside the complex for the past five days, met with the SSC Chairman but no solution could be found to end the protest.