While the students protests gain momentum with support pouring in from various quarters, the city sits on edge.
Restrictions on movement have been implemented. Metro stations in the sensitive areas have been identified and have been marked as no man's lands.
Metro trains pass through such stations without stopping. The pace becomes slower than usual though.
On my daily commute, I have to cross a few of such stations.
Most of the stations are below ground level; you get an eerie feeling about the whole atmosphere - dimly lit lights, not a single person to be seen waiting or walking on the platforms, the cordoned off stair cases and most importantly, the doors don't open. The feeling can be extremely unsettling.
Mobile network also goes in a prohibited zone for a certain length of time. No calls, no internet access.
I wonder and ponder that, though the commute rush is a matter of irritation, it would be worse if it were to disappear suddenly!
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