Traffic snarls were today reported from different parts of central and south Delhi after some roads were closed for the movement of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Motorists had to face bumper to bumper traffic on several roads which were jam packed in Dhaula Kuan, ITO, Daryaganj, Delhi Gate, around India Gate after traffic police shut down parts of India Gate and Ring Road for the visit of Xi Jinping to Rajghat and Hyderabad house after that.

Due to protests by Tibetans, a massive traffic jam was also reported from Dhaula Kuan, and motorists had a harrowing time.

Traffic Police yesterday issued an advisory asking commuters to avoid Sardar Patel Marg, Dhaula Kuan and Ashoka Road as they would be closed for intermittent periods throughout the day today.

Traffic snarls were also reported on roads leading to Hyderabad House, where scores of Tibetans staged a vociferous protest and also clashed with police.

Policemen and paramilitary personnel have been stationed at every intersections during the movement of Chinese President.