Bonalu festivities - CP reviews security, traffic arrangements

 Today, on the auspicious occasion of the first Bonam of the Ashada Bonalu of Sri Golkonda Jagadamba Mahankali Ammavari, silk clothes were offered to the goddess on behalf of the Telangana government. This significant event took place at Langar House X Road, with the participation of several dignitaries, including Ministers Sri Ponnam Prabhakar, Smt. Konda Surekha (Endowment Minister), and Legislative Assembly Speaker Sri Gaddam Prasad, along with other prominent leaders.

Following the ceremony, Sri C.V. Anand IPS, Director General and Hyderabad Police Commissioner, personally oversaw the security arrangements, extending from the Langar House intersection all the way to Golkonda Fort. He then had darshan of Jagadambika Ammavari and performed special pujas, seeking blessings.

Given the anticipated turnout of thousands of devotees on this first Bonam day, officials have been given strict instructions to ensure no inconvenience is caused to the public. Commissioner Sri Anand highlighted that Crime Police have established robust surveillance to prevent incidents like pickpocketing and chain snatching. Furthermore, SHE Teams have been strategically deployed to curb eve-teasing. He affirmed that all necessary proactive measures have been taken to prevent any untoward incidents.

The program saw the attendance of other key police officials, including Sri Vikram Singh Mann IPS, Additional CP (Law and Order); Sri D. Joel Davis IPS, Joint CP (Traffic); Smt. K. Apoorva Rao IPS, DCP (Special Branch); Sri D. Chandramohan, DCP (South West Zone); and Sri Ande Srinivasa Rao, Additional DCP Task Force, among others.