Jantar Mantar protest : Delhi police issues traffic curbs at 30 locations; Read to check the full list
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a major advisory announcing traffic diversions and restrictions across 30 locations in the capital due to protests at Jantar Mantar. Commuters are advised to avoid non-essential travel and plan for significant delays when heading toward railway stations, airports, and bus terminals.
Why it matters
The widespread traffic restrictions, combined with the closure of 45 metro stations and the cancellation of over 200 trains, represent a significant disruption to public mobility and economic activity in the national capital region.
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory, announcing of possible diversions and restrictions in as many as 30 locations across the national capital region on Saturday (October 10, 2026), owing to the protests by various organisations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar. The restrictions are scheduled to be imposed since 6 A.M., depending on ground conditions, mentioned the official X handle of Delhi Traffic Police.
Posting on X, the Delhi Traffic Police wrote, “Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance, avoid non-essential travel through affected areas. Please keep extra time in hand if travelling towards railway stations, ISBTs, or the Airport via New Delhi and Central Delhi”. It noted that commuters are requested not to undertake non-essential travel on Saturday.
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