Dhanteras Chaos: Traffic Standstill and Market Frenzy in Delhi

On Dhanteras, Delhi witnessed gridlocked traffic as thousands of shoppers headed to markets. Key areas, including Badarpur and Sarai Kale Khan, experienced heavy congestion. Despite police measures, the situation remained dire, affecting commuter plans. Market security was heightened to prevent any untoward incidents as festive shoppers flocked to busy marketplaces.

Traffic in Delhi came to a halt on Tuesday as thousands of shoppers took to the streets for Dhanteras celebrations, causing chaos and major delays for commuters.

Major traffic jams were reported across the capital, with places like Badarpur flyover and Punjabi Bagh among the worst affected.

Despite increased police presence and strict measures, the sheer volume of vehicles and people resulted in standstill situations for many travelers, prompting the Delhi Metro to schedule additional services.

(With inputs from agencies.)