Delhi traffic police advisory issued ahead of farmers protest 'Delhi Chalo' march; Here's what you need to know

The police commissionerate of Gautam Buddh Nagar has released a traffic advisory due to the ongoing farmers' protest in Delhi. Intensive checking by both Delhi Police and Gautam Buddha Nagar Police will be conducted, with barriers installed on all borders from Gautam Buddha Nagar to Delhi. This advisory aims to manage traffic flow amidst the protests.

Security Measures in Place

Security in Delhi has been heightened with multiple layers of barricades, concrete blocks, and other obstacles at border points to prevent the entry of farmers participating in the 'Delhi Chalo' march. Police and paramilitary forces, equipped with anti-riot gear, have been deployed extensively at Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur border points.


Farmers' Demands and March Plans

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have announced their intention to march towards Delhi to urge the government to address their demands, including the enactment of a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. Despite inconclusive discussions with Union ministers, farmers are determined to proceed with their march, beginning early on Tuesday.

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Traffic Diversion Routes

To minimize traffic disruptions, alternative routes have been suggested for various border crossings. Vehicles traveling from different borders to Delhi will be redirected through specific routes, including flyovers and alternative highways, to ease congestion and ensure smooth flow of traffic.

• Vehicles from Chilla Border to Delhi: Route via Sector 14A flyover, Golchakkar Chowk Sector 15, Sandeep Paper Mill Chowk, Jhundpura Chowk.
• Vehicles from DND border to Delhi: Use the elevated via Filmcity flyover, Sector 18.
• Vehicles from Kalindi border to Delhi: Route via Sector 37 through Mahamaya Ply Over.
• Traffic using Yamuna Expressway to Delhi: Exit from Jewar Toll towards Khurja, then via Jahangirpur.
• Traffic from Sirsa, Parichowk to Delhi: Route through Dadri, Dasna instead of Sirsa.
• Emergency vehicles redirected to safe destinations during diversion.

Implementation of Section 144

In anticipation of potential unrest, the Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 of the CrPC, prohibiting assembly of five or more people and processions. Additionally, a traffic advisory has been issued, detailing the routes to be followed by interstate buses, heavy goods vehicles, cars, and light goods vehicles intending to travel towards Sonipat, Panipat, and Karnal.

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Farmers' Demands Persist

Despite ongoing discussions between farm leaders and government representatives, key demands such as legal guarantee for MSP, implementation of Swaminathan Commission's recommendations, and withdrawal of cases against protesters remain unresolved. The farmers are steadfast in their demands, seeking justice for victims of previous incidents and compensation for affected families.

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