With the G20 Summit scheduled to take place in Delhi on September 9 and 10, there have been speculations about the possibility of a lockdown in the national capital. However, Delhi Police has officially clarified that there will be no lockdown during the G20 Summit, which will be held at Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre (Pragati Maidan).
Delhi Police suggested residents of the New Delhi area use the Delhi Metro during the summit. According to Delhi Police, which is the nodal agency for security arrangements for the G20 Summit, New Delhi will be a controlled zone, but there will be no lockdown.
“Will there be a lockdown in Delhi during the #G20Summit? NO. New Delhi District will be a ‘Controlled Zone’, but bona fide residents of the area will be allowed passage. Metro and essential services will operate normally” tweeted Delhi Police.
Will there be a lockdown in Delhi during the #G20Summit ?
NO. New Delhi District will be a 'Controlled Zone', but bonafide residents of the area will be allowed passage. Metro and essential services will operate normally.@ssyips#G20SummitDelhiFAQs pic.twitter.com/8d0fu9afXp
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) September 1, 2023