Farmers' Protest: Commuters Stranded For Hours, Massive Traffic Congestion At Singhu Border

New Delhi:   Singhu Border, a crucial entry point to national capital of India, on Monday experienced a chock-a-block situation as traffic came to a screeching halt. congestion is due to ongoing farmers' protest. With thousands of farmers expecting to march into national capital to voice ir concerns about new agricultural laws, ros leing to border have come to a grinding halt, leaving commuters and travellers stranded for hours.

stretch from Sonepat to Singhu border is jam-packed, primarily due to security arrangements to prevent farmers from entering national capital. On typical days, 10-kilometre distance takes around 20 minutes for commuters, but on Monday due to massive security deployment, it takes up to two hours. Traffic is eir slow-moving or completely halted at various points along route. Multiple levels of barrices have been erected, and security forces including ITBP, RAF, CRPF, and BSF are deployed in area. Trucks are halted at Sonepat, with cranes, containers, water cannons, and teargas boxes placed at border by Delhi police.

Republic spoke to several commuters affected by situation. Wajid, a rickshaw puller en route from Alipur to Singhu, expressed his frustration, stating that heavy traffic and police checks have significantly impacted his ability to earn a livelihood. He recalls a previous protest that left him unemployed for four months and hopes for a swift resolution to avoid similar hardships.

Prashant, a commuter from Bawana, highlighted lack of proper communication about traffic situation, suggesting that better dissemination of information could have helped commuters plan ir journeys accordingly. He expressed concerns about potential escalation of situation as day progressed.

Navin, a bus conductor travelling from Delhi to Panipat emphasized financial implications of traffic jam, on both transporters and passengers. He recounted a previous protest that resulted in substantial financial losses and expressed hope for smoor traffic management this time around.

DCP Outer North Ravi Singh assured Republic Media that stringent security measures are in place to maintain law and order. “He outlined traffic visory issued for commuters and reiterated police's commitment to ensuring safe travel while preventing any violent incidents or forced entry into Delhi by protesters,” ded senior police official.

Delhi Police remains dedicated to ensuring safety of commuters and preventing any disruption caused by ongoing protest. efforts at border are aimed at maintaining peace and order while facilitating smooth flow of traffic.