Delhi Metro | DMRC deploys Ex-servicemen to guard some metro stations
New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) deployed nearly 200 Ex-serviceman to watch the security and crowd management at various metro stations of Airport Express Line and the Kashmere Gate to Rajiv Chowk stretch of Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line, one of the busiest sections of the metro network. DMRC has deployed ex-defense personnel for not only better crowd management and discipline at stations, but also to be on the lookout for suspicious commuters and to prevent suicide attempts. “Under customer facilitation services, these ex-servicemen provide services at station platforms, automatic fare collection (AFC) gates, circulating areas of station and other locations in and around the station premises, including station access points, galleries, ticketing areas, staircases, escalators etc. Under watch and ward services, they guard the service buildings (ancillary building, DG room, chiller plant, cooling tower), theft prone areas, etc. “A total of 1...