Harpreet Singh, an advocate who lives in Gaziabad, told rediff.com that he was traveling to Delhi to meet his in laws but could not do so because of the protests.
The protestors even burnt effigies at some places and shouted slogans against the government. While security has been beefed up in Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, both the public and the authorities are wary about the final outcome of the situation.
Faridabad, Gurgoan and Delhi Jaipur Roads have remained open for traffic. Because of the hundreds of vehicles being diverted off the Delhi-Gazipur Road, commuters were caught in massive traffic jams on Gurgoan Mehrauli Road and the Chandigarh Yamunanagar Road.
The agitators also blocked railway tracks and refused to let the Shatabdi Express pass. The Railways has changed the routes of several trains from Punjab, Lucknow and Mumbai. Most trains are running several hours behind schedule.
Image: Policemen try to bring the situation under control after protests by the Gujjar community at MG Road in Gurgaon.
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