Hyderabad police deploy 2,000 personnel for Lal Darwaza Bonalu security
Hyderabad police have deployed 2,000 personnel to ensure security for the annual Ashada Bonalu festival at the Lal Darwaza temple. The police commissioner emphasized coordination with various civic departments to maintain public safety and prevent criminal activities during the event.
Why it matters
Large-scale religious gatherings require significant logistical and security planning to prevent public disorder and ensure the safety of thousands of devotees.
Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Friday took part in the traditional Shikhara Pooja and Dhwajarohanam ceremonies at the Lal Darwaza Sri Simhavahini Mahankali Temple, marking the commencement of the annual Ashada Bonalu celebrations.
Offering special prayers at the temple, the Commissioner said elaborate security and traffic arrangements had been put in place to ensure the festival passes off peacefully. More than 2,000 police personnel have been deployed for bandobast, with additional forces stationed under the supervision of the South Zone police.
Mr. Sajjanar said that coordination meetings had been held with departments including the GHMC, Water Works, Electricity and Roads & Buildings to ensure seamless arrangements for devotees. He noted that the Bonalu festivities at Golconda and Balkampet concluded without any major incidents and expressed confidence that similar arrangements would ensure the smooth conduct of celebrations at Lal Darwaza.
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