Employee Filmed Refilling Soft Drinks at Arun Jaitley Stadium

A video circulating on social media allegedly depicts a worker at Arun Jaitley Stadium refilling leftover soft drinks in bottles ahead of the T20 World Cup match between India and Namibia on Thursday. This has led to concerns among cricket fans about food safety practices.

The widely shared clip seemingly shows a staff member pouring leftover drink into bottles. However, Mathrubhumi English has not independently verified the video’s authenticity, and it remains uncertain whether the bottles were meant for resale.

The video has sparked debate regarding food safety standards at such a prominent international event.

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Meanwhile, the Delhi Traffic Police have released a detailed advisory outlining traffic restrictions and special parking arrangements for Thursday’s T20 World Cup match.

The match is set to occur at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground from 5 PM until midnight. Anticipating a large turnout, the police have stated that comprehensive traffic and security measures will be in place around the stadium.

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The advisory specifies that traffic diversions and restrictions will be implemented on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Marg during the match hours. Commuters are advised to avoid these routes between 5 PM and midnight due to expected traffic congestion.

Heavy vehicles will not be permitted on JLN Marg from Rajghat to Delhi Gate and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg for both carriageways. Additionally, Asaf Ali Road from Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate will also be restricted.

Parking regulations will be strictly enforced around the stadium, allowing entry only for vehicles displaying valid parking labels. The vehicle number and the driver’s or owner’s contact number must be provided on the label. Vehicles without proper authorization will be turned away from the venue.

Free parking is available for the audience at Mata Sundari Road, Rajghat Power House Road, and Velodrome Road.

For labeled vehicles, P-1 parking for four-wheelers will be designated at JP Park, opposite Gate No. 3 of the stadium. P-2 parking will be available at Vikram Nagar adjacent to Shaheedi Park, P-3 for two-wheelers near the JJB/Prayas office, and P-4 at GLNS School (Deaf and Dumb School) near the JJB-Prayas office. Entry to these parking areas will be via the Vikram Nagar cut on BSZ Marg near Shaheedi Park.

On match day, parking on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg, and Ring Road from Rajghat to I.P. Flyover will not be allowed. Vehicles parked in violation will be towed and subjected to penalties.

For stadium access, Gates 1 to 8 on the southern side can be accessed from Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg. Gates 10 to 15 on the eastern side are reachable via JLN Marg near the Ambedkar Stadium Bus Terminal, while Gates 16 to 18 on the western side will be accessible from Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg near the petrol station.

Designated pick-and-drop points for app-based taxi users are available at Gate No. 2 of Maulana Azad Medical College on BSZ Marg (ITO to Delhi Gate carriageway) and at Rajghat Chowk.

The traffic police have urged attendees to consider using public transport and to cooperate with authorities to facilitate the smooth execution of this international event.