Due to the call given by farmer organizations to march to Delhi on February 13, Haryana Police has issued a traffic advisory as a precautionary measure for the convenience of the passengers.
Apart from this, it has been announced to shut down internet services in seven districts of Haryana – Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa.
During this period, Haryana Police has advised people to use the main roads of the state only in urgent situations on February 13.
There is a possibility of traffic disruption on all main routes from Haryana to Punjab. An appeal has been made to the general public to travel to Punjab only in urgent circumstances.
Haryana’s Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Mamta Singh said that to know the current traffic situation, follow the social media platforms of Haryana Police – Twitter and Facebook accounts.
This is how a new route was created
According to the police, in case of any traffic disruption on NH-44 Delhi Chandigarh Highway, passengers going from Chandigarh to Delhi should take the route via Derabassi, Barwala/Ramgarh, Saha, Shahbad, Kurukshetra or Panchkula, NH-344 Yamunanagar Indri/Pipli. And reached Delhi via Karnal.
Similarly, passengers going from Delhi to Chandigarh should reach their destination via Karnal, Indri/Pipli, Yamunanagar via Panchkula or Kurukshetra, Shahbad, Saha, Barwala, Ramgarh.
People should contact dial-112 in case of any uncomfortable situation. He said that elaborate arrangements have been made by the police to maintain peace and order, prevent any kind of violence and facilitate traffic and public transport system.
In this regard, all range ADGP/IGP, Police Commissioner and SP of the districts. Guidelines have been issued. Preparations have already been made to temporarily change the traffic routes in the affected districts, especially Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Fatehabad, Sirsa.
‘Be aware of the arrangements before travelling’
ADGP Mamta Singh said that all citizens are being informed about these arrangements in advance so that they keep it in mind while planning their travel to avoid any inconvenience. The concerned districts have also been asked to issue local advisories in this regard.
However, traffic movement will remain smooth on all other routes in the state. He appealed to the general public not to go out unnecessarily during this period and if possible, avoid travelling.
Mamta Singh said that maintaining law and order is the top priority of the police. No person will be allowed to take law into his hands.
DGP inspected Punjab-Haryana border areas
At the same time, on Saturday, DGP of Haryana. Shatrujit Kapoor, while inspecting Ambala’s Shambhu Border and Saddopur Border, took stock of the arrangements made by the police administration here.
On this occasion, I.G. Ambala Range Sibas Kaviraj, Superintendent of Police Jashandeep Singh Randhawa, Deputy Commissioner Ambala Dr. Shaleen were specially present.
Strict arrangements have been made from the beginning by the police administration regarding the farmers’ march to Delhi on 13 February. The district administration and police administration are preparing a framework to keep an eye on every activity and are also working on it.
Last two days, instructions have been given to mark the places from where farmers are expected to come and put up checkpoints at many places.
Extensive police arrangements have been made at Shambhu Board as well as all other checkpoints. In this series, on Saturday, D.G.P. Haryana Shatrujit Kapoor inspected both the borders.
Internet services closed in many districts of Haryana
In Haryana, internet services have been stopped in many districts of the state due to the farmers’ march to Delhi.
United Kisan Morcha and on February 13, 26 farmer organizations including United Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha will march to Delhi.
Due to which the Haryana government has stopped internet services in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa.
Let us tell you that internet will remain closed in these districts from 6 am on Sunday morning to 11:59 pm on 13th February. During this period, broadband and leased line internet will continue to operate.