The tremors of agitation by a tribe, the Gujjars, in West Indian state Rajasthan are now being felt here, with the Gujjars blocking all entry points to New Delhi Monday, sealing off the national capital.

With key roads blocked, commuters had a tough time reaching their destinations Monday morning.

The protests started last Tuesday, when the Gujjars, who had blocked highways in West Indian state Rajasthan, clashed with police, leaving dozens dead and over a hundred injured. The Gujjars have been demanding the Scheduled Tribe status from the government so that they can enjoy special privileges.

Hundreds of agitators Monday blocked key roads linking the capital, leading to traffic jams at all entry points to New Delhi.

All Indian media channels reported that security has been beefed up at roads along the Delhi border with neighboring states and that Capital-bound vehicles were being diverted to alternate routes. Television channels flashed pictures of Army patrolling several areas.

All television channels also showed pictures of protesters damaging buses, pelting police with stones, blocking highways and burning effigies of the Rajasthan Chief Minister. The government is trying to resolve the crisis but there has been no solution in sight so far.

Source: Xinhua