CP paid visit to Bibi Ka Alam

 Sri C.V. Anand IPS DG & Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad city stated that robust security arrangements have been made in Hyderabad city in observance of the Muharram mourning days. Today, marking the 8th day of Muharram, he visited Bibi Ka Alam in Dar-ul-Shifa, Dabirpura, and offered flowers and 'dattis' (offerings). On this occasion, he personally inspected the security and bandobust arrangements in place.

Speaking to the media afterwards, he mentioned that the Muharram mourning days have now reached their 8th day. He added that numerous coordination meetings were held before Muharram commenced, involving honorable ministers from the government, Shia religious leaders, police, and officials from other departments. All necessary precautionary measures were undertaken based on the suggestions received in those meetings. He explained that smaller daily processions have been taking place over the past 8 days, and full-scale security (bandobust) is being provided for them.

Regarding traffic management, he stated that additional police personnel have been brought in from outside, and measures have been taken under the supervision of the Traffic DCPs to ensure smooth traffic flow. He noted that there is a possibility of snatchings, pickpocketing, and eve-teasing during procession times. However, our Crime Police and She Teams have been vigilant, curbing these activities and taking some individuals into custody.

He announced that due to the likelihood of a large number of people visiting tomorrow (9th Muharram) and on the 10th Muharram, as a precautionary measure, security arrangements are being made with 3000 police personnel to ensure the Muharram procession takes place peacefully.

He, along with Smt. Sneha Mehra IPS (DCP South Zone), Sri Venkateswarlu IPS (DCP Traffic), and other officials, inspected the 10th Muharram procession routes and instructed that all measures be taken to ensure the procession proceeds in a calm environment.

Finally, Sri C.V. Anand IPS appealed on behalf of the Hyderabad City Police that all necessary advance measures regarding traffic, safety, and security have been taken. He also requested the public to cooperate with the police to ensure the Muharram observances take place peacefully.