India, Jan. 20 -- The Delhi Traffic Police will set up 12 help desks around the main ceremonial area to guide spectators on routes, seating and parking, on the Republic Day, officials said on Sunday.

Each help desk, officials added, will be staffed by a local police officer, a traffic policeman and a National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadet, and will function as a single-point guide for visitors arriving for the parade.

"People can approach these counters to know the correct route to their enclosure, way to their allotted seats and the location of designated parking areas," an officer said, adding that the measure is aimed at preventing confusion and crowding on the day of the event.

Police said the help desks would be set up at key traffic ci...