Fire at multi-story building in Delhi’s Connaught Place
Luckily no one is reportedly hurt in the incident as the blaze was brought under control within 2.10 minutes of commencing the fire fighting.
Traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place in central Delhi in view of the International Yoga Day, with the innner circle, middle circle and radial roads being closed till 11 AM on Friday.
A number of events will be organised on the occasion by the Ayush Ministry. The main event will be held at Connaught Place (CP) from 6 AM to 7.40 AM on Tuesday .
Traffic on the outer circle of CP and the limited stretches of nine roads leading to it will be partially affected from 5 AM to around 9 AM, said Joint Commissioner (Traffic) of Delhi Police.
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Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, Panchkuian Road, Chelmsford Road, Minto Road, Barakhamba Road, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Janpath and Parliament Street will be affected, said the officer.
All other major roads encircling Connaught Place and adjoining areas will remain open for movement of traffic, he added.
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