Avoid these routes when traveling to New Delhi Railway Station today due to Chehlum procession.

Delhi Traffic Police Regulate Roads and Bus Services for Chelum Procession

In view of the Chelum procession in Delhi today, several roads and stretches will be regulated in the national capital, the Delhi Traffic Police said, according to a report published by Hindustan Times.

Passengers Advised to Leave Early for New Delhi Railway Station

The cops advised the passengers traveling to New Delhi Railway Station to leave early for possible delays on some routes today.

Routes to Avoid and Alternate Routes Suggested

The advisory mentioned that commuters should avoid Connaught Place and reach Ajmeri Gate side through Tilak Marg Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, or through Rajghat and Jawaharlal Nehru Marg depending on the movement of the Chehlum procession.

Commuters who will travel from West and South Delhi today should follow the route of Punjabi Bagh Chowk, Ring Road Dhaula Kuan, Ring Road, Mool Chand Flyover, Mathura Road, W-Point – ITO, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg to reach New Delhi Railway Station.

People traveling from North and East Delhi should take Rohtak Road, and Rani Jhansi Road to reach New Delhi Railway Station, as per HT reports.

Chehlum Commemorates Imam Hussain’s Death

Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, commemorates the 40th day of mourning since Imam Hussain, the Prophet’s grandson, was killed in the battle of Karbala in Iraq in the 7th century. On September 7, the Shia community will observe Chehlum, HT reported.

Main Procession Route

On September 6, at 8.30 a.m., the main procession will leave from Pahari Bhojila and travel to Dargah Shah-e-Mardan before continuing to Karbala and Jor Bagh (PS Lodhi Colony) via Bazar Chitli Qabar, Bazar Matia Mahal, Chowk Jama Masjid, Chowk Hauz Qazi, Ajmeri Gate, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi Railway Station.

Updated: 06 Sep 2023, 06:58 AM IST