Fearing traffic blockades, Haryana issues travel advisory

Chandigarh, Nov 24 : Fearing traffic blockades owing to proposed farmers’ agitation, the Haryana government on Tuesday issued a travel advisory for the commuters at entry points from Punjab into Haryana for November 25 and 26.
A state police spokesperson said in view of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ call given by various farmer organisations, elaborate arrangements have been made by the civil and police administration.
The primary objective of these arrangements is to maintain proper law and order to prevent any kind of violence, facilitate functioning of traffic and public transport systems and to ensure public peace and order.
The spokesperson said a large number of protestors are likely to enter Haryana from Punjab through various border entry points for their onward journey towards Delhi.
The main focus points of the protestors originating from within Haryana will be the four major national highways leading towards Delhi, i.e. Ambala to Delhi, Hisar to Delhi, Rewari to Delhi and Palwal to Delhi.
A specific call has been given by protesting organisations for congregation at Shambhu border bordering Ambala city, Mundhal Chowk in Bhiwani district, Anaj Mandi in Gharaunda town in Karnal district, Tikri border in Bahadurgarh town in Jhajjar distict, and the Rajiv Gandhi Education City in Rai in Sonipat district.