Delhi Traffic Police will close off key arterial roads in East Delhi, including NH-24, Road No. 57, and Vikas Marg, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on October 20, 2026. The diversions target predictable bottlenecks near Ramlila grounds and effigy-burning sites. Commuters must plan alternative routes immediately.
The scale of deployment is massive. Authorities have stationed 13,000 police personnel across the National Capital Region. In Delhi alone, 10,000 officers will monitor temples and crowded markets. Gurugram has deployed 2,200 personnel at 66 Ravan Dahan sites, while Faridabad assigns over 1,200 officers to maintain order. Each of the 12 major effigy-burning venues in Delhi will have a fire tender, an ambulance, and a duty magistrate on standby.
Traffic restrictions extend beyond East Delhi. In Chittaranjan Park (C.R. Park) and Greater Kailash-II, roads remain blocked from 4:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight due to ongoing Durga Puja celebrations. Police urge devotees to use the Delhi Metro. Unauthorized parking will be penalized.
The operation focuses heavily on crime prevention. Officials stated that pickpocketing and snatching incidents spike during festival crowds. Senior police officials are personally inspecting high-density sites. For real-time updates, drivers can contact the Delhi Traffic Police helpline at 1095 or 011-25844444.