Hyderabad police deploy 20k personnel for Ram Navami Shobha Yatra

The Shobha Yatra, initiated in 2010, has gained nationwide recognition and follows a route from Sitaram Bagh to the Hanuman Gymnasium.

Approximately 2,000 police personnel will be deployed to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents. Photo | Express Illustrations

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad City Police and Special Police are mobilising 20,000 personnel to ensure security for the Sri Rama Navami Shobha Yatra on April 6. Hyderabad CP CV Anand stated that She Teams and CCS police are closely monitoring criminal activities.

He advised zonal officers to create WhatsApp groups for better coordination and emphasised strict preventive measures to maintain peace. The Shobha Yatra, initiated in 2010, has gained nationwide recognition and follows a route from Sitaram Bagh to the Hanuman Gymnasium.

Police have urged organisers and participants to cooperate for a smooth event and requested that the procession begin by 1 pm. Anand stated that permission will be required for private drone use to avoid interference, DJ systems will not be encouraged due to health concerns and organisers must ensure speeches and songs do not incite communal disharmony. A joint control room inthe ICCC building will oversee security.

Foolproof security for Sri Ram Navami in Bhadrachalam

Khammam: Strict security measures are being implemented to ensure a hassle-free Sri Ram Navami and Pattabhishekam celebration in Bhadrachalam — a Maoist-affected area — on April 6 and 7, announced Bhadradri Kothagudem SP Rohith Raju.

To assist devotees, a QR code and an online link (https://bhadrachalam.netlify.app) have been developed, providing easy access to parking areas, kalyana mantapams, sectors, and counters for laddus and talambra. This initiative will help devotees navigate smoothly during the festivities.

Approximately 2,000 police personnel will be deployed to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents. The SP urged devotees to utilise the online platform and cooperate with the police. He also appealed to the residents of Bhadrachalam and surrounding areas to adhere to traffic restrictions to avoid congestion. SP Rohith Raju conducted security review meetings with officials. Bhadrachalam ASP Vikranth Kumar Singh and other officials participated.