Long traffic snarls were witnessed on roads connecting Delhi-Noida on Thursday afternoon in the wake of a protest called by farmers in Noida and Greater Noida.
Pickets and barricades were installed on the border areas connecting Delhi-Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-Haryana.
Massive jams were reported on Delhi-Noida roads from Mayur Vihar Extension till Mayamaya flyover, New Ashok Nagar till Botanical Garden, and DND flyway forcing motorists to wait for hours to get through congestion, as the farmers tried to enter the national capital.
Farmers marching towards Parliament were stopped by police in Noida. They are protesting over their various demands including hiked compensation.
CrPC section 144, which prohibits the gathering of four or more people, is also in place in Gautam Buddh Nagar district.
Compensation for Land, Jobs for Family Members: Why Noida, Greater Noida Farmers Are Protesting
A senior Delhi Police officer at the border said that traffic was allowed but, if needed, the road will be blocked completely. “As of now, the Uttar Pradesh Police is dealing with them and hopefully they will not enter Delhi,” he said.
Long queues of vehicles choked the roads as several two-wheelers and four-wheelers were stuck in the jam at Sarita Vihar. “I am headed to Agra and cannot change route now because this is the only way which will take me to the highway. It’s not clear how much time it will take as the traffic is very slow,” said motorist Raj Sharma.
A heavy traffic jam was reported on the Delhi-Noida highway as well, officials said. Meanwhile, security has been stepped up in the national capital, especially on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border, in view of the protests by farmers, officials added.
Farmers Stopped Near Mahamaya flyover
At the Delhi-Noida border, heavy police force was deployed. Heavy duty bulldozers, backhoe machines, Vikraant logistic vehicles, riot control vehicles and water cannons were parked strategically to meet any eventuality in case farmers reached there.
Around 150 farmers have been stopped near the Mahamaya flyover in Noida by the Uttar Pradesh Police, officials said. Alternative traffic arrangements have been made and commuters were advised to avoid certain roads.
“Heavy security arrangements have been made in different border entry points in the national capital. No one will be allowed to breach law and order,” a senior police officer said. Another police officer said that heavy security forces have already been deployed along with paramilitary forces to maintain law and order.
Pickets and barricades were installed on the border areas connecting Delhi-Haryana and Delhi-Uttar Pradesh, he added.
(With PTI inputs)
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