Delhi on Wednesday witnessed heavy visitors congestion at numerous areas throughout the nationwide capital as residents and guests flocked to markets and church buildings to have a good time the Christmas day.
Key areas comparable to Vikas Marg close to the V3S Mall in East Delhi, Saket in South Delhi, and GT Karnal Street in Northwest Delhi had been notably congested, PTI reported.
Abhishek Singh, a resident of east Delhi informed PTI, “There was heavy visitors on Vikas Marg close to the V3S mall. There was no police personnel deployed within the space after I was passing by means of the stretch.”
One other commuter mentioned Choose Metropolis Stroll in south Delhi additionally had numerous visitors.
Ashoka Street in central Delhi additionally skilled important visitors delays, although the remainder of the district noticed comparatively easy motion, in response to a senior police officer.
Delhi visitors diversions
Church buildings throughout the town, such because the Sacred Coronary heart Cathedral, St Thomas Church (Mandir Marg), St. Martin’s Church (Delhi Cantonment), St Thomas Church (R Okay Puram), and St Mary’s Knanaya Church (Vasant Kunj), expect massive gatherings of devotees.
To accommodate the inflow of tourists, visitors will probably be diverted round these areas as wanted.
Delhi police deploy further officers to manage visitors
Due to the Christmas and vacation rush, the Delhi Police on Wednesday deployed further personnel round particularly church buildings, procuring malls, and market areas.
Nonetheless, some commuters reported an absence of police presence in sure spots. “There was no police personnel deployed within the space after I was passing by means of the stretch,” mentioned a Delhi resident.
Forward of the Christmas celebrations, the Delhi Police had taken proactive measures, stating they’d made “satisfactory” preparations to deal with potential disruptions, together with the opportunity of rowdy behaviour.
A particular drive towards drunk driving can also be set to proceed from Christmas to New 12 months to stop any street accidents throughout the vacation season.
(With PTI inputs)
