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DUSU polls: Traffic restrictions on DU North Campus due to nomination

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DUSU polls: Traffic was restricted on Delhi University’s North Campus on Wednesday as nomination process went underway for the varsity’s students’ union election, police said.

According to an advisory, traffic movement will be regulated between 1 pm and 5 pm on several roads, including Chhatra Marg, Sudhir Bose Marg, Guru Teg Bahadur Marg, Satyawati Marg, and Prof N D Kapoor Marg.

Diversion points have been set up at key intersections such as St Stephen’s College red light, Kranti Chowk, Patel Chest, and Mall Road. All vehicles, except those on emergency duty, will be diverted from these points as and when required, it said.

Traffic from Mall Road towards the Arts Faculty will be redirected via Patel Chest, Guru Teg Bahadur Marg, Sudhir Bose Marg, and Sant Kirpal Singh Marg.

Vehicles approaching the Arts Faculty from MCD Chowk, Malkaganj, and Bonta Park will be rerouted through Hindu College red light, Ramjas College red light, and Guru Teg Bahadur Marg.

Commuters have been advised to avoid the affected roads during the restricted hours and refrain from parking on the roadside to ensure smooth traffic flow.

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Pedestrians older than 40 are at the greatest risk on roads, suggests Traffic Police data

An eight-year-old girl, a class 3 student, died after an e-rickshaw carrying students overturned in northeast Delhi’s Maujpur area on August 27 at around 7:30 AM. The e-rickshaw, which was being driven recklessly, collided with a motorcycle before toppling over and injuring the girl.

CCTV footage captured the high-speed incident, showing passersby rushing to assist. The driver fled after taking the girl to Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital, where she was declared dead. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving and causing death by negligence. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the absconding driver. This incident has once again underlined the grave concerns that continue to haunt the national capital’s roads.

Pedestrians older than 40 are at the greatest risk on roads, suggests Traffic Police data

An eight-year-old girl, a class 3 student, died after an e-rickshaw carrying students overturned in northeast Delhi’s Maujpur area on August 27 at around 7:30 AM. The e-rickshaw, which was being driven recklessly, collided with a motorcycle before toppling over and injuring the girl.

CCTV footage captured the high-speed incident, showing passersby rushing to assist. The driver fled after taking the girl to Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital, where she was declared dead. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving and causing death by negligence. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the absconding driver. This incident has once again underlined the grave concerns that continue to haunt the national capital’s roads.

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