Bonalu 2026: Hyderabad Police, GHMC and Temple Committees Finalise Security and Civic Arrangements
Hyderabad City Police held a coordination meeting for the upcoming Bonalu festivities and Ghatam Procession in Charminar Zone, reviewing security, traffic, sanitation and civic arrangements.
Hyderabad: Ahead of the upcoming Bonalu festivities and Ghatam Procession, the Hyderabad City Police, Charminar Zone, held a coordination meeting on July 29, 2026, under the supervision of Sri Tafseer Iqbal, IPS, Additional Commissioner of Police, Law & Order, South Range, and Sri Kiran Khare, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Charminar Zone.
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Officials from multiple government departments, GHMC, temple committees, and festival stakeholders discussed law and order, traffic management, security, sanitation, and civic arrangements to ensure the celebrations are conducted smoothly and peacefully. The preparations are ongoing.
Senior Police Officers Review Bonalu Festival Preparations
The coordination meeting was chaired under the supervision of:
- Sri Tafseer Iqbal, IPS, Additional Commissioner of Police, Law & Order, South Range
- Sri Kiran Khare, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Charminar Zone
The meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming Bonalu festivities and the Ghatam Procession in Charminar Zone, Hyderabad.
GHMC and Government Departments Participate
The meeting was attended by:
- Sri S. Srinivas Reddy, GHMC Charminar Zonal Commissioner
- Officials from all concerned Government Departments
- Representatives of the Ummadi Devalaya Committee
- Temple committee members
- Other stakeholders associated with the festival
All participants reviewed the arrangements required for the successful conduct of the annual festivities.
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Discussions Focus on Security, Traffic and Civic Facilities
According to the official press note, detailed discussions were held on:
- Law and order
- Traffic regulation
- Security arrangements
- Crowd management
- Sanitation
- Fire safety
- Medical facilities
- Uninterrupted power supply
- Drinking water
- Other civic amenities
The objective is to ensure the smooth, peaceful and safe conduct of the Bonalu celebrations and the Ghatam Procession.
Police Appeal for Public Cooperation
During the meeting, the police officers stressed the importance of close coordination among all departments.
They appealed to:
- Festival organizers
- Temple committees
- Devotees
to extend their full cooperation in maintaining peace, harmony and public safety during the celebrations.
GHMC Assures Full Support
Sri S. Srinivas Reddy, GHMC Charminar Zonal Commissioner, assured complete support from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).
He stated that GHMC will ensure:
- Proper sanitation
- Civic infrastructure
- Municipal services
throughout the festival period.
According to the press note, all participating departments also assured their full support and committed to making the Bonalu festivities a grand success through coordinated efforts.
The Hyderabad City Police, Charminar Zone, held a coordination meeting on July 29, 2026, under the supervision of Sri Tafseer Iqbal, IPS, and Sri Kiran Khare, IPS, to review preparations for the upcoming Bonalu festivities and Ghatam Procession. Officials from GHMC, government departments, the Ummadi Devalaya Committee, temple committees, and other stakeholders discussed security, traffic, sanitation, medical services, power supply, drinking water, and civic amenities. The preparations are ongoing, with all departments assuring full cooperation for the peaceful and successful conduct of the festival.
