Diwali weekend: Delhi Police deploy 23,000 officers to maintain order
This Diwali weekend (October 2025), Delhi Police put over 23,000 officers on the streets to keep traffic and crowds in check.
Even with all hands on deck, central and south Delhi—especially hotspots like Connaught Place and Lajpat Nagar—saw major gridlock.
Cops suggest using public transport
Key roads like Ring Road and Mathura Road were jammed for hours.
To help women feel safer in the rush, female officers were posted at busy markets, and Rapid Action Force teams watched over sensitive areas like Chandni Chowk.
Cops suggested using public transport or just steering clear of crowded zones during peak times.
Despite massive operation, festive traffic chaos reigns
Despite this massive operation, Delhi's festive traffic chaos proved tough to beat—leaving commuters stuck and showing just how challenging crowd control gets during big celebrations here.
It's a reminder that even huge efforts sometimes aren't enough when the whole city heads out at once.