Traffic advisory for Shia procession

Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011




Traffic is likely to be affected in some parts of central and south Delhi on Tuesday due to a Tazia procession on the occasion of Chehallum by the Shia Muslim community. On this occasion, a Tazia procession will be taken out from Imambara, Pahari Bhojla to Karbala, Jorbagh. The procession is supposed to start at around 9am and reach Karbala in the evening, said officials.

Joint commissioner of police (traffic) Satyendra Garg said, "There is likelihood of congestion on the route of the procession. General public are advised to plan their journey in advance and avoid the above-mentioned routes. The latest information regarding the traffic situation on the route of the procession can also be obtained from the 24-hour traffic helpline no. 23010101. Motorists are requested to follow the directions of the traffic policemen deployed on the route of procession."

The procession is to go via Pahari Bhojla towards Jama Masjid, Chawri Bazar and Ajmeri Gate. The procession will cross Deshbandhu Gupta Road, R K Ashram Marg, GPO - ultimately to reach Masjid at Red Cross Road, said traffic cops. It is then expected to travel back via Sansad Marg, RML, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti roundabout, Krishna Menon Marg, Tughlaq Road and Aurbindo Marg to reach Karbla.

Original news source http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Traffic-advisory-for-Shia-procession/articleshow/7356352.cms#ixzz1C1ZOQJgP