G20 Summit: Delhi police urges people not visit India Gate, etc.

The 27-feet-tall Nataraja statue made of ‘Ashtadhatu’ is installed at the Bharat Mandapam where the G20 summit will be held on September 9 and 10. Pic/PTI

The Delhi Police on Wednesday urged people not to visit India Gate and Kartavya Path for activities such as walking, cycling and picnicking in view of the G20 Summit. The mega event is slated to be held from September 9 to 10 at the newly built international convention and exhibition centre Bharat Mandapam - at Pragati Maidan.

In a media briefing, Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) S S Yadav said as India Gate and Kartavya Path have been "designated in the controlled zone", the Delhi police appeals to people not to visit the area for "walking, cycling or picnicking" during the G20 Summit. "We have also requested the DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) to operate trains from 4 am in the morning to avoid inconvenience to people," he said.

In a letter to the DMRC, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora requested it to start train services from 4 am on September 8, 9 and 10 so that security personnel can reach their duty posts on time. On Wednesday, Delhi Metro officials said the services will start from 4 am from terminal stations on all lines of the network on the three days.

Yadav said online delivery of essential commodities will be allowed but there will be restrictions on food delivery in New Delhi district. He also apologised for traffic congestion in Delhi during the rehearsals. "We know that people are having trouble due to traffic congestion on different stretches, and apologise for the same. We have also decided to allow traffic movement from time to time during the rehearsals and drills to prevent chaos on roads," Yadav said. In view of the traffic and security arrangements, Yadav said people are advised to use the navigation app ‘Mapmyindia' to reach their destinations.

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Delhi airport team to monitor flights

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Wednesday said it has formed a team of senior officials to monitor arrival and departure operations related to the G20 Summit. In a release, DIAL said it has meticulously organised a range of provisions at the airport for the delegates attending the summit. The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has "formed a team of senior officials who will monitor G20 arrival and departure operations to ensure the best experience for arriving delegates", the release said. The airport operator is working with different government departments like the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and Delhi Government to provide necessary support for guest facilities.

Education dept employees on standby

The Delhi government has ordered closure of all schools from September 7 to September 10 but asked the education department employees to remain in the city these four days to meet any need for manpower during the event. The circular further said that all employees must be available on phone and that no outstation leave will be permitted during this period as their services may be required any time.

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