In view of the heightened security arrangements in the National Capital, Delhi Police has issued an advisory to the passengers.
Delhi Police advised passengers to reach the railway stations, metro stations and airport well in advance.
It added that railway passengers should arrive at least one hour before the scheduled departure of their trains, Metro passengers should arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure of the Metro and Airport at least 3 hours before the scheduled international flight.
The advisory has been issued to ensure smooth security checks, avoid last-minute inconvenience, and facilitate timely boarding amid the intensified security measures in and around major railway stations, metro stations and the airport of Delhi.
The precautionary measures come amid continuing investigations into the car explosion near the Red Fort’s Lahori Gate on the evening of November 10, which left seven people dead and several injured.
The blast, which occurred in one of the most secure and heavily patrolled areas of the capital, triggered a massive response from Delhi Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and central intelligence units.
The central government formally categorised the incident as a terrorist attack through a Union Cabinet Resolution on Wednesday, citing evidence of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and possible links to Pakistan-based terror networks.
The Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, called for the investigation to be pursued “with utmost urgency and professionalism” and reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism.