Overview

• Police reported gridlock around Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Saturday morning as protesters thronged key junctions.
• Central Railway reiterated its advisory asking passengers to come to CSMT only if essential due to heavy crowding.
• Mumbai Traffic Police warned motorists away from routes to CSMT and the Eastern Freeway, directing drivers to alternate roads.
• Security forces including CRPF, CISF and Rapid Action Force were deployed, with GRP and RPF managing crowds inside the station.
• BEST said at least 24 bus routes from south Mumbai were affected, while suburban trains ran with slight delays despite congestion.