‘Ahir regiment’ protest in Gurugram today; check traffic advisory
According to an advisory issued by the Gurugram traffic police on Thursday, the entire 14.8km section of NH 48 will be closed for traffic from 8am to 5pm on Friday
Traffic movement along the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway will be likely disrupted for nine hours Friday with Ahirs planning to protest at Kherki Daula toll plaza on National Highway 48 (NH-48) to press for their demand for a separate regiment in the Indian Army.
Vehicles ply on the Gurugram-Delhi Expressway on Thursday. (ANI)
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
According to an advisory issued by the Gurugram traffic police on Thursday, the entire 14.8km section of NH 48 will be closed for traffic from 8am to 5pm on Friday.
{{^usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
Virender Singh Sangwan, deputy commissioner of police (traffic), said police teams have been deployed at all intersections to monitor traffic movement. “If anyone is found taking law and order in their hands, strict action will be taken against them,” said Sangwan.
The entire stretch on NH 8 will be closed for heavy vehicles and goods vehicles throughout the day.
The Sanyukt Ahir Regiment Morcha — a group comprising members of the Ahir community from south Haryana — has been spearheading the demand for a separate Ahir regiment in the Indian Army. Members of the group, which was registered as a trust in March 2021, led several protests in 2018 and sat on a hunger strike for nine days, before ending the agitation after assurances from politicians.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
{{^usCountry}}
Alternative routes according to the advisory
{{/usCountry}}
{{#usCountry}}
Alternative routes according to the advisory
{{/usCountry}}
1. Those coming from Jaipur to Delhi may take diversion from Pachgaon and follow KMP for Delhi and other areas.
2. Those commuting from Manesar to Gurugram or Delhi may take a u-turn from Givo cut near Kehkri Daula toll and take SPR to Golf Course Extension route.
3. Those travelling from Gurugram or Delhi to Jaipur may take diversion route from Rajiv Chowk to Sohna and then KMP route.
4. Those commuting from Gurugram to Jaipur may take a diversion from Hero Honda Chowk to Pataudi Road.
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest.
Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents.
Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure.
Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing.
Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity.
Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations.
Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling.
A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.
Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!.
