New Delhi, June 19 -- The Delhi Metro has launched a special drive against those who have defaced metro wall and structures with posters, graffiti and banners following Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's directions to shape the metropolis into a clean, modern and world class capital.

In compliance with these instructions, Delhi Metro has filed FIR against 53 individuals and organisations along with their registered mobile numbers. So far, 327 sites across the metro network have been cleared of illegally placed posters and banners. This campaign marks a significant step toward giving the capital a cleaner and more dignified look.

To maintain the cleanliness and aesthetics of the capital, the Chief Minister had earlier instructed officials ...