Delhi Police has said that in view of the proposed protest at Connaught Place area of New Delhi today, prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are in place to maintain peace and tranquillity in the area.

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, DCP Neha Yadav appealed to the protestors as well as the general public not to join any assembly, which will be in contravention of the provisions of Section 163 BNSS. She said that New Delhi Municipal Corporation has written to Delhi Police informing it that Central Park will remain closed for the next two days for administrative reasons.

She informed that various traders’ market associations in Connaught Place and the surrounding areas have submitted representations seeking protection for their establishments from unruly elements and unlawful assemblies, which adversely affect their businesses, particularly during the festive season.

In view of a proposed protest today, Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory that mentions traffic movement on certain roads in and around Connaught Place is likely to be affected from 03:00 PM today. Sharing an advisory, the Traffic Police directed commuters to plan their journeys accordingly in advance. It advised using public transport wherever possible, complying with the traffic personnel directions. The Traffic Police also suggested people to stay updated and follow their social media handle as traffic diversions may be implemented depending on the prevailing situation.