India, March 7 -- Traffic will be blocked for the public in Bengaluru on Old Airport Road and Varthur Road from 11.15 am to 2.30 pm on Friday due to a VVIP visit, the city traffic police announced.

Commuters have been advised to use alternative routes during this period and cooperate with authorities.

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While officials have not explicitly mentioned the VVIP's identity, the restrictions may be linked to the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Shah is scheduled to visit Bengaluru on March 7 to inaugurate a hospital, BJP state president B Y Vijayendra said on Wednesday. According to Vijayendra, the Union Minister will be arriving in the city from Tamil Nadu....