VC held to review arrangements for Milad Julus

 With Milad-UN-Nabi julus scheduled for tomorrow, the City Police Commissioner Mr.CV Anand conducted a video conference with sector SIs and above-ranked officers to meticulously assess the security and traffic arrangements aimed at ensuring a smooth flow of the Julus.

Commencing the meeting, the top brass conveyed appreciation for the unwavering dedication exhibited by all ranks of the city police in successfully concluding the Ganesh Shoba Yatra and idol immersion in a peaceful manner. Emphasizing the importance of prompt incident reporting to senior officers, he  further instructed the deployment of a significant police force presence in mixed localities while intensifying patrolling efforts.

Recognizing the prevalence of young individuals traveling on bikes, traffic officers received directives to implement effective measures aimed at reducing road accidents and enhancing road safety. The officers were also tasked with liaising closely with the event organizers to ensure that the procession routes remain clear and adhere to predetermined paths.

Given the presence of several new SHOs , DCPs within the City Police, CP Anand instructed South Zone DCP to provide comprehensive briefings on the annual customs, the historical significance of Milad festivities, related meetings, events, and the primary organizations involved.

During the conference, all zonal DCPs provided an overview of the number of processions scheduled within their respective jurisdictions and the measures being taken. Excluding inter-commissionerate processions,  that may partially enter city limits,multiple   processions would take place across the 7 zones of which South, South East and South West accommodating the max.

The main procession starts at Gulzar House, Pathergatti, Madina  cross road, Chatta Bazar, Purani Haveli, Mandi Miralam, Mandi Miralam road, Ettebar chowk, Kotla Aliza and concludes at Moghalpura.

Addl.CP  L&O, Mr.Vikram Singh Mann and Addl.CP Special Branch Mr.Viswaprasad shared detailed insights into past incidents and discussed precautionary measures to be implemented. Additional platoons were confirmed for deployment, with an emphasis on monitoring history sheeters, conducting social media surveillance, and addressing various related issues. The iCCC will be operational from morning hrs with representatives of all departments to nullify any issues that may crop up during the day.

Ganesh shoba yatra and immersion concluded peacefully

 The city's annual Ganesh Idols procession and the final immersion, which commenced yesterday morning, concluded successfully today, with  the collaborative efforts of the organizers, the public, and the city police and we thank all stakeholders.” Said the City Police Commissioner Mr.CV Anand who was speaking at a media briefing at Rotary junction. 

The enthusiastic buzz of the immersion of the idols began right from the early hours yesterday  not only at Hussain Sagar, but also at other lakes and ponds and lakhs of devotees participated in this event.  “First time in the history, the 65 feet Khairatabad Ganesh – began its journey around 6:30 am and was immersed early at 1:30pm.” he said while appreciating the efforts of the Central Zone DCP and his team of officers. 

He extended special thanks to the Muslim clerics and the community for their decision to postpone the Milad Julus to October 1st. CP Anand reported that a staggering 10,200 idols, each measuring 3 feet and above, were immersed during the event, with the total number of idols immersed ranging from 50,000 to 60,000.

Many pandal organisers started their procession later than planned, leading to an extended duration of the event. After conducting an aerial survey yesterday, zonal DCPs were tasked  to engage with pandal organizers and encourage them to start swiftly.

This year, the city witnessed a remarkable surge in the number of new idols, with a 10-15 percent increase compared to previous years. The grandeur and enthusiasm surrounding the festival were also notably high. The top brass  commended the dedicated efforts of all ranks of city police who worked for over 40 hours continuously and made special mention about the efforts of SHE teams for apprehending  255 individuals involved in harassing women at various rush spots. The taskforce teams and crime teams maintained a high level of vigilance throughout the event to ensure the safety and security of lakhs of devotees.

He hoped that in the forthcoming years, organizers will take measures to start the procession at its earliest scheduled time  All roads are now open to general traffic.

Mr.Venkateswarlu, DCP Central Zone; Mr.Rahul; DCP Traffic-1 and others were present.

Route inspection ahead of final immersion

 With the Ganesh idols procession and immersion merely 48 hours away, the meticulous final  preparations of the City police force are underway to ensure the seamless  execution of this grand event. Accompained by the heads of Traffic,L&O, SB the City Police Commissioner Mr.CV Anand carried a route inspection, commencing from the prominent Balapur Ganesh Temple and encompassing several significant areas along the way. 

The inspection route covered the 19 km procession route from Balapur to Hussain Sagar and the  key locations covered are Chandrayanagutta, Charminar, Nayapool, MJ Market, Telugu Talli Flyover, Secretariat, and People's Plaza.CP Anand  instructed the zonal DCPs to work collaboratively, particularly where the processions converge at MJ Market. The responsibility of overseeing the movement of the procession at critical junctions and providing essential guidance to subordinates was entrusted to senior officers. 

While inspecting the primary procession lanes near Charminar and Telugu Talli Flyover, he stressed on the importance of clear signage to direct the vehicles carrying the idols according to their height specifications. The Police Chief stressed the significance of a scientific evaluation of the route, which included verifying height restrictions, identifying and addressing low-lying wires, and pinpointing potential obstacles that could impede the procession. The comprehensive inspection concluded  at People's Plaza, where senior echelons  meticulously reviewed logistics and deployment plans for managing heavy crowds around Hussain Sagar. 

Along with staff from city police, additional staff from other districts and allied branches will also be deployed bringing the deployment of the force to that of around 25,694 personnel and 125 platoons. Shift system of duties for even officers has been newly planned at 18 important junctions like MJ market, Afzalgunj, Ambedkar statue & NTR Marg etc., . 3 RAF Coys and other paramilitary forces have reported. Five drone teams are being deployed. The main routes and tributary rates are fully covered  by CCTVs and the repairs have been carried out.

Various roads in the city  which are part of the procession will either remain closed for regular traffic or will see traffic diversions. Multiple Quick Response Teams,  dog squads, and anti-chain snatching teams, SHE teams  will also be deployed. The joint command control centre having senior officers from all departments like GHMC, HMDA, Transco, water works , RTA  , Medical and Health etc will be fully operational from early hours of September 28th  at TSPICCC. 

The City police appeals the public to cooperate with law enforcement officials and follow safety guidelines to make this year's Ganesh idols procession and immersion a memorable and incident-free celebration.

 Mr.Vikram Singh Mann, Addl.CP(L&O); Mr.Sudir Babu, Addl.CP Traffic, Mr.Viswa Prasad, Addl.CP -SB and traffic, L&O DCPs also participated in the route  inspection.

Home Minister inaugurates 2306 safe City cameras

 Today the Telangana State Police Integrated Command Control Center marked two  significant milestones. With  several other departments started stationing their staff at TSPICCC, further solidifying its status as a Multi-agency operations Center, as envisioned by the Hon’ble Chief Minister and the addition of 2306 new  cameras to the existing network marks a monumental step forward in enhancing public safety and coordination among various government bodies. 

Telangana Home Minister Janab Mohammed Mahmood Ali saab inaugurated the huge network of 2306 CCTVs funded by the safe city project. These advanced  cameras were  installed across the Tri-Commissionerates and connected to the command  control center.

Hon’ble Minister  in his address, retraced the journey of Telangana state police and how it emerged as one of the best police  force in the country  by leveraging advanced technology and practices. Of the total cameras in the country, 64 percent of the cameras are here in Telangana, he said. He commended  CP Anand and the entire team for their dedication in adding advanced cameras to the network. 

DGP Mr.Anjani Kumar underscored the significance of the newly deployed cameras network, particularly its timely availability ahead of key events like Ganesh Chaturthi and Milad. The gigantic screens reflects the gigantic commitment of the state government to public safety.

City Police Commissioner & Director TSPICC,  Mr.CV Anand , in his speech, elaborated on the remarkable progress made since its inauguration. He highlighted the expansion of the center, including the establishment of new bureaus like TSNAB, Cyber Security Bureau , integrating camera  feeds & sensor data  of other departments and also shared that teams are  on the verge of integrating various other systems like Dial 100 etc.. “TSPICCC  transformed   into a full-fledged Multi-agency operations & Disaster Management  center, as envisioned by the Hon’ble Chief  Minister.” Said CP Anand. This year all departments will monitor the Ganesh immersions and Milad Julus from TSPICCC, he added.

The Home Minister also inaugurated the War room which facilitates the assembly of top functionaries in the Government and HODs of all departments in the event of a crisis to mitigate at the earliest through heightened and quick decision making. A viewer’s gallery now allows the public to get a insider view of the operations of the center. 

During the event, a comprehensive presentation was delivered by   Ms.Pushpa, SP-Technical, TSPICCC and explained the advanced features and capabilities of the facility. This huge  network  augments the existing CCTV infrastructure, further enhancing the state's capacity to ensure public safety.

Mr.Vikram singh Mann, Addl.CP(L&O), Mr. Sudhir Babu, Addl.CP – Traffic, Mr.Viswaprasad, Addl.CP -SB, Mr.Gajarao Bhupal, Jt.CP(Crimes & SIT) – nodal officer safe city project, were among those present.

CP inspects immersion arrangements around Hussain Sagar

 As the final day of Ganesh idols  immersion is nearing, heightened preparations are underway. Yesterday night, City  Police Commissioner Mr.CV Anand visited immersion points around  Hussain Sagar and inspected  safety measures in place for the convenience of devotees, traffic flow ,force deployment and illumination etc., Detailed instructions have been issued to ensure a smooth and secure experience for devotees. He also took stock of the operational  readiness of temporary control room enroute.

DCP Central zone and other officers accompanied CP Anand.