As the Ganesh Festival 2024 approaches, Sri Kothakota Srinivasa Reddy, IPS, the Commissioner of Police for Hyderabad City, organized a meeting to coordinate efforts for the event. The meeting took place at TGC&CC in Banjara Hills and included key stakeholders from the city. Representatives from the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi and Khairtabad Ganesh Utsav Samithi were present, along with officials from various government departments and police officers from the Tri Commissionerate.
Notable attendees at the meeting included Sri Vikram Singh Mann, IPS, Additional Commissioner of Police (Law & Order), and Sri P. Viswa Prasad, IPS, Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic). Senior officials from the Cyberabad police, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), and other essential departments were also in attendance.
During the meeting, the Ganesh Utsav Samithis raised several concerns to ensure the festival goes smoothly. They discussed issues like potholes on roads, the need for adequate lighting in certain areas, and the availability of vehicles for organizers of the mandapams. They also talked about arrangements for food and water during the immersion night.
In response to these concerns, the officials promised to take necessary steps. Plans were made to ensure timely road repairs, install lighting to prevent accidents, and provide cranes and heavy vehicles. Tree pruning activities were also discussed as part of the preparations.
Commissioner Srinivasa Reddy emphasized the importance of following court orders and urged the Utsav Samithis to complete the required notification forms. He assured that the police department would make extensive arrangements to ensure that devotees face no disruptions during the festival. The Commissioner also called for cooperation from various departments to successfully execute the plans and make sure that Ganesh Festival 2024 in Hyderabad is a success.
