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9:12 PM: The entry and exit gates of all the metro stations are now open, DMRC said in a tweet.
The entry and exit gates of several metro stations- Nangloi, Surajmal Stadium, Badarpur, Tughlakabad, Uttam Nagar west and Nawada- were shut down after vandalism was reported from the western district of the National Capital on Sunday. According to local residents, mobs have been seen running in Khyala, where some disturbance has been reported at a mosque.
Delhi Police has however denied the claim. "A rumour has been noticed that there is some tension in Khyala-Raghubir Nagar area of West District. There is no truth behind it. All are requested to keep calm as the situation is absolutely normal and peaceful," said Delhi Police.
According to locals, violence accompanied by gunshots has been reported in areas of Khyala, Nangloi, Sagarpur, Mayapuri, Kirti Nagar and Rohini among others.
Residents from Kirti Nagar, Rohini, Dwarka and Rajouri Garden have reported markets being shut down, among other areas.
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