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Delhi Police Restrict Traffic for 18th BRICS Summit

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 4:11 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Delhi Police imposed traffic restrictions and diversions on key routes for the 18th BRICS Summit.
The advisory listed over 35 controlled roads, 22 diversion points, and priority for emergency vehicles.
Restrictions applied from 8:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. on September 12, 2026.
4,800 traffic personnel, 15,000 police, 200 paramilitary units, and 500+ CCTV cameras were deployed.
Delhi Metro and city buses kept running, while officials warned commuters of up to 80 movements.

History

Historical Context

After the 2008 Mumbai attacks, Delhi prepared for the 2010 Commonwealth Games (3-14 Oct 2010) by deploying 30,000 police and 1,200 CCTV units, widening roads and building a dedicated elevated link to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Those security and infrastructure measures set a precedent that Indian authorities now replicate for the 2026 BRICS Summit, reinforcing urban-planning and emergency-response policies.

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Story summary

Delhi Police imposed traffic restrictions and diversions on key routes for the 18th BRICS Summit.
The advisory listed over 35 controlled roads, 22 diversion points, and priority for emergency vehicles.
Restrictions applied from 8:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. on September 12, 2026.
4,800 traffic personnel, 15,000 police, 200 paramilitary units, and 500+ CCTV cameras were deployed.
Delhi Metro and city buses kept running, while officials warned commuters of up to 80 movements.

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