Delhi police issue traffic advisory for Shab-e-Baraat

With Shab-e-Baraat being observed by the Muslim community tomorrow, Traffic police have made elaborate traffic arrangements for the occasion from 8 pm on June 13 to 6 am on June 14.
Delhi Traffic police have appealed to young men to avoid bike stunts, rash, negligent driving and follow traffic rules.
The Muslim community will be observing the festival on the intervening night of 13-14 June from 8 pm on June 13 onwards wherein a large number of devotees from Delhi and outside are likely to participate in offering prayers at various qabristans and mosques in Delhi.
"Traffic staff will be deployed at 182 strategic locations. Besides, police will ensure smooth flow of traffic, guide devotees regarding routes and traffic diversions, and prevent rash & negligent driving or performance of stunts on two-wheelers," Special Commissioner of police (Traffic) Muktesh Chander said.

The officer also said that major roads will be barricaded and special checking teams equipped with alcometers will be deployed at major intersections to detect and prosecute traffic violations.
"Special checking teams along with PCR and local police will also be deployed to identify and prosecute two-wheeler riders who are observed indulging in stunt biking.
"Cases shall also be instituted against the registered owners of vehicles which are impounded for use in stunt biking and their liability shall be fixed for illegal use of their vehicles," he said.