Chaotic scenes in central Delhi

Traffic came to a standstill for over three hours on Monday afternoon in central Delhi due to demonstrations by several Dalit groups for alleged dilution of SC/ST Protection Act. The situation was chaotic especially in areas near Connaught Place, Mandi House and Barakhamba Road as the protesters marched to Jantar Mantar.

Vehicles going towards ITO were stopped near Barakhamba Road and movement was also stopped near Sansad Marg and Patel Chowk as protesters briefly blocked the road in the area.