India, July 15 -- Massive traffic chaos gripped several parts of central and south Delhi on Wednesday morning as vehicular movement was halted at multiple locations to facilitate a VIP movement, triggering bumper-to-bumper traffic snarls on many arterial routes and intersections.

The traffic restrictions from central Delhi to Badarpur border in south Delhi for the VIP route began around 8.30am and continued till 1.30pm, during which vehicular movement was completely halted for some minutes at different intervals to ensure a free and safe passage to the important dignitaries, at least three traffic police officials said, asking not to be named.

Even as the VIP movement was scheduled at least two days in advance, the Delhi Traffic Police ...