Delhi Traffic Police issued traffic advisory ahead of Manmohan Singh’s funeral
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued advisories detailing restrictions and diversions on major roads in the capital ahead of the state funeral of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, scheduled at Nigambodh Ghat at 11:45 am on Saturday.
Keeping in mind the number of foreign dignitaries, VIPs/VVIPs and general public likely to visit the cremation ground, traffic has been diverted from Raja Ram Kohli Marg, Rajghat Red Light, Signature Bridge and Yudhister Setu, the advisory said.
Traffic restrictions/diversions may be imposed on Ring Road, Nishad Raj Marg, Boulevard Road, SPM Marg, Lothian Road, Netaji Subhash Marg and surrounding roads/routes from 7 am to 3 pm, it said.
“People are advised to avoid these streets/squares and the area where the procession will be taken out. Avoid parking on the side of the road because it causes disruption to normal traffic. If something strange/unknown happens or someone is seen in suspicious circumstances, the police should be informed,” said the advisor.
Singh, India’s economic reformer, passed away on Thursday night at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi due to age-related health problems. He was 92 years old.
