Other important places that attract large crowds include Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, Prachan Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place, Akshardham Temple, Jhandewalan Temple, Khato Shyam Temple on GT Road and Jagannath Temple in South Delhi. According to a police officer, their main focus was on India Gate, Ashoka Road, Hanuman Temple and Connaught Place.
“We have deployed personnel on 11 roads at India Gate’s C-Hexagon. Auto-rickshaws are not being allowed to park at C-Hexagon, and visitors have been asked to avoid India Gate premises. Stay inside to minimize traffic disruption,” the officer explained. .
The Delhi Traffic Police also reported congestion in several areas on Wednesday, including Jhandewalan, GT Road in Alipore and Paharganj Chowk. Delhi Metro was overcrowded, with long queues at key stations. Apart from this, a large number of shoppers were also seen in the popular markets of the national capital.
According to Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) Chairman Brijesh Goyal and President Subhash Khandelwal, markets like Kamla Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, Chandni Chowk, Saddar Bazar, Rajouri Garden, Lajpat Nagar, Connaught Place, South Extension and Karol Bagh It was full. With crowds and shoppers.
“We have seen a great response in this new year season,” he said. Sarojininagar Money Market Traders Association President Ashok Randhawa said that the number of people visiting the market has increased on Wednesday.
Randhawa added, “The number of shoppers increased today, almost like the weekend crowd. The recent cold snap after the rains in Delhi has boosted the demand for winter wear, which has boosted sales. “