Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) has issued a strong clarification in response to a report published by The Free Press Journal (FPJ) on November 12, 2025, titled “Vulnerable Aqua Line in Focus After Delhi Blast.” The corporation termed the report “misleading, speculative, and factually incorrect,” stating that it portrays the Aqua Line (Mumbai Metro Line 3) in an unfair and alarmist manner.

‘Irresponsible Reporting Likely to Cause Fear’

In its statement, the MMRCL said the FPJ story presents a “misleading and factually incorrect portrayal” of security arrangements along the Aqua Line and could create unnecessary fear and anxiety among commuters at a time of heightened national security sensitivity.

“The insinuation that security at Aqua Line stations is casual or in

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