Muharram procession: Delhi police warn of traffic snarls

There may be traffic chaos in several parts of the capital city during Muharram procession Tuesday, Delhi Police said Monday, advising commuters to avoid specific routes.

The Muharram procession will start 9 a.m. from different mosques in the capital and would terminate late evening at specific locations.

"There is likelihood of slowing down and congestion of traffic along the route of the procession and adjoining roads. In addition, due to other local processions, movement of traffic is also likely to be affected on Mathura Road, Maa Anandmai Marg, Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Pankha Road and Palam Dabri Road," said the police.

"Those going to New Delhi railway station Tuesday, particularly in the evening, should leave in advance and have sufficient time for possible delay in routes," it said in an advisory.

Commuters should avoid Connaught Place to reach New Delhi railway station.

"Tilak Marg, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, Rajghat and Jawaharlal Nehru Marg are safe depending on movement of procession," the advisory said.

Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Anil Shukla said: "For uninterrupted journey, commuters may use metro services."