It advised commuters to plan their journeys accordingly, allow sufficient travel time and use public transport wherever possible.
In a post on X, Delhi Traffic Police stated, “In view of a proposed gathering at Central Park, Connaught Place, New Delhi, on October 16, traffic movement on certain roads in and around Connaught Place is likely to be affected from 03:00 PM onwards. Delhi Police said a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) was already in force in Connaught Place and its surrounding areas. NEW DELHI: Traffic movement on roads in and around Connaught Place is likely to be affected from 3 pm on Friday due to a proposed gathering by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Central Park, Connaught Place, the Delhi Traffic Police said in an advisory.
The traffic police said diversions may be introduced depending on the situation and advised commuters to follow its official social media handles for real-time updates. Stay updated and follow Delhi Traffic Police handles for real-time route updates,” the advisory added.
The police appealed to protesters not to violate the order, while stating that they “may consider making arrangements to permit a select group of individuals to gather at a suitable location for the purpose of carrying the national flag and singing the national anthem”. “Traffic diversions may be implemented depending on the prevailing situation. Delhi Police also assured the Delhi High Court on Thursday that all necessary legal measures would be taken to address concerns over the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed protest at Connaught Place on Friday.