Elaborate Security, Traffic Arrangements in Place for Muharram Procession

Hyderabad:The city police have stepped up preparations for the annual Bibi-Ka-Alam procession to be held during Muharram. City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Friday chaired a high-level coordination meeting with officials from various departments and reviewed security and civic arrangements for the historic procession. He instructed personnel from all departments to work in close coordination to avoid inconvenience to devotees and ensure effective management of the event.

The procession will begin from Bibi-Ka-Alam Ashoorkhana in Dabirpura and pass through Etebar Chowk, Kotla Alija, Panjesha, Mir Alam Mandi, Charminar, Gulzar Houz, Purani Haveli and Darushifa, before concluding at Masjid-e-Ilahi in Chaderghat.

Police officials have prepared a detailed traffic diversion plan and parking arrangements for participants. Additional forces, including Rapid Action Force personnel, will be deployed to maintain law and order, while She Teams and task force personnel will monitor security, particularly for women’s safety.

The procession route will be monitored through CCTV cameras from the Command Control Centre. Special arrangements have also been made for the safety of the elephant participating in the procession, with veterinary assistance kept ready. Authorities have assured that civic issues, including road repairs, sanitation, water supply, and electrical arrangements, will be addressed in coordination with the departments concerned.