Delhi Metro services will be curtailed from Monday morning -- disconnecting Delhi from adjoining cities such as Noida, Vaishali, Faridabad and Gurgaon (from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana).

Delhi Metro will also not allow passengers to enter or exit at 12 stations in and around the Central Delhi region. However, passengers can use the interchange facility at those stations, it added.

The move, which coincides with the Jat community's agitation, comes with the advise of Delhi Police. Members of Jat community are going to protest in Delhi on Monday.

Normal metro operations will be resumed after the Delhi Police norms.

According to a Delhi Metro release, "As directed by Delhi Police authorities, Metro services will not be available at all Metro Stations outside Delhi (NCR stations) i.e. on Line -2 (Guru Dronacharya to Huda City Centre) on Line-3 & 4 (Kaushambi to Vaishali and Noida Sector-15 to Noida City Center) and on Line-6 (Sarai to Escotrs Mujesar) from 19.03.2017 (Sunday) 11.30 PM onwards till further instructions from Police authorities. The services to all these Metro Stations will be resumed only after getting clearance from Delhi Police."

"Moreover, following Metro stations in Delhi region will also remain closed for public from 8:00 p.m. onwards on March 19 (Sunday) till further directions: Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg, Janpath, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, R.K. Ashram Marg, Pragati Maidan, Khan Market and Shivaji Stadium," it said.