This represents part of the third phase of development of the Delhi Metro.
It is the only station in the Delhi Metro network where free movement of civilians is restricted, as it falls in the Delhi Cantonment area in a military zone.
[2] Shankar Vihar elevated metro station situated on the Magenta Line of Delhi Metro.
As the station lies completely inside an army unit, the commuters are required to carry defence ID cards to take exit from the station.
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