Section 144 imposed in city, routes diverted

Gearing up for the Jat agitation, Delhi Police have imposed Section 144 in the whole of Delhi, making it legally impossible for members of the Jats community to assemble in Delhi in groups.

The traffic has also been diverted so that common people do not face the brunt of the agitation scheduled on March 20.

In view of the massive Jat agitation, Delhi Police has advised students taking their exams to start early and manage time as there would be severe checking on Delhi roads.

"The whole of Delhi would be placed in three-tier security and 110 companies of paramilitary forces would be deployed to keep the agitators at bay," said Deependra Pathak, Special Commissioner of Police.

Cops have also appealed to the protestors not to take the law into their own hands and maintain peace, failing which they would not hesitate in taking strict legal action. The Delhi Police would intensify its presence at borders, from where large numbers of protesters are expected to arrive in the Capital.

Amongst close to 30 border points, the cops have identified 10 such points which could be termed 'vulnerable' and would attract maximum police and paramilitary presence. Close to 40,000 police personnel and 110 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed to keep a tight vigil on March 20.

Meanwhile, traffic restrictions in Delhi would be imposed from March 19 from 8 pm onwards and Kamal Ataturk from Race Course Metro to Panchsheel would be completely closed.

No traffic movement would be allowed on Safdarjung Road from Aurobindo Chowk, and Kautilya Marg from Samrat till Kautilya T-point, Bihar Bhawan.

The route from Teen Murti to Gole Methi roundabout would be closed as well, while traffic on Zakir Hussain Road from Nizamuddin to India Gate will be restricted.

"Only bonafide residents, employees working in New Delhi district, emergency services, candidates appearing for interview or exams and school buses would be allowed," said Garima Bhatnagar, Joint CP, Traffic.