Heavy traffic was experienced in parts of Delhi on Wednesday due to the funeral procession of spiritual leader Satguru Baba Hardev Singh, head of the Sant Nirankari mission, at Nigam Bodh Ghat.
According to the Delhi Traffic Police, traffic had to be diverted at various locations due to the procession, which led to long trail of vehicles. The funeral passed through Burari Chowk, Outer Ring road, Kingsway Camp, Delhi University Metro station, IP College, Chandhi Ram Akhaara, Ring Road and ISBT to reach Nigam Bodh Ghat.
The procession of the spiritual leader, who had died in a road accident in Canada on Saturday, was carried out between 8 am and 12 in the afternoon. Hundreds of followers set up tents and took part in the funeral procession.
Traffic was majorly affected at Kingsway Camp, Mall Road, Burari Road, Mukarba Chowk, Kashmere Gate, libaspur and other nearby roads.
Earlier, the traffic police had issued an advisory asking people to avoid Mall Road from Azadpur Terminal to IP College from 8 am to 2 pm. Commuters were also advised to avoid Outer Ring Road passing through Burari as well as Burari Road from Kingsway Camp Chowk to Sant Nagar.