Traffic movement was slow in central Delhi on Wednesday after the police blocked several roads and diverted traffic as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the third consecutive day of questioning in an alleged money laundering probe

Police diverted traffic on roads that had been closed and adequate security arrangements were also put in place.

A senior police officer said around 400 traffic personnel were deputed in the New Delhi district.

"No call was received about any congestion in the New Delhi district. The traffic was managed smoothly. The diversions were made on roads which were closed," the officer said. In a series of tweets, the traffic department mentioned the routes to be avoided and said necessary arrangements had been made as a precautionary measure.

"On 15.6.22, kindly avoid Motilal Nehru Marg, Akbar Road, Janpath & Man Singh Road between 0700 hrs & 1200 hrs. Due to special arrangements traffic movement will not be possible on these roads," the Delhi Traffic Police tweeted. In another tweet, it said, "On 15.6.22, pls avoid Gol Methi junction, Tughlak Road Junction, Claridges Junction, Q-point Junction, Sunehri Masjid Junction, Maulana Azad Road Junction & Man Singh Road Junction between 0700 hrs & 1200 hrs. Due to spl arrangements, there will be heavy traffic movement here."

The department also asked commuters to avoid SP Marg, Dhaula Kuan flyover and Gurgaon road between 2.15 P.M. and 2.45 P.M. due to special traffic arrangements.