Farmers Protest: Massive Congestion at Delhi-Noida Border as Police Set Up Barricades Ahead of Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' March (Watch Video)

New Delhi, December 2: Massive traffic snarls caused inconvenience to commuters crossing the Delhi-Noida border on Monday as police set up multiple barricades in view of the farmers' protest march towards the national capital. A senior police officer said checking was underway at the border. Additional Commissioner of Police (east) Sagar Singh Kalsi said, "We have made adequate arrangements in east Delhi borders and have taken all precautionary measures, including anti-riot equipment. We are using drones for vigilance and are also coordinating with traffic police for smooth vehicular movement in the area." ‘Delhi Chalo’ March: Security Beefed Up in Noida Ahead of Farmers Protest March; Traffic Congestion at Chilla Border (Watch Videos).

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Aprajita Singh, a resident of Greater Noida, said the barricades were put up at the Chilla border were causing inconvenience to commuters. "It took me about an hour to get through that stretch. The police set up barricades on both sides of the Delhi-Noida border, causing significant traffic congestion, especially on the carriageway heading from Noida to Delhi," she said.