Telangana CS reviews Formula-E, secretariat arrangements

Hyderabad: Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari on Tuesday discussed arrangements for the Formula-E race on February 11 and the inauguration of Dr B.R. Ambedkar Secretariat complex on February 17 in a high-level meeting at BRKR Bhavan.

Officials decided to shut the route from Telugu Talli flyover to Khairatabad flyover, via Mint and Prasad’s, from February 5. She said that the public must be informed of the alternative routes and ensure that the curbs do not delay Secretariat works.

Detailing the high-level security for the Secretariat inauguration, officials directed the police, R&B, GAD, Telangana Special Police and IT departments to work in close coordination.

As per the decisions, three companies of special police and 300 city police personnel will be deployed, with 22 traffic personnel directed to ensure smooth vehicular flow. Officials were directed to keep security equipment, such as baggage scanners, vehicle scanners and body scanners, ready.