Hyderabad Police Announce Traffic Restrictions for Hazrat Ali’s Death Anniversary Procession

The Hyderabad police have announced traffic restrictions on March 21 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm in light of the Hazrat Ali Death Anniversary procession. Commuters are advised to follow designated routes and plan their travel accordingly to avoid delays.

The procession will commence from Charminar and proceed towards Masjid E Imamia near Kali Kabar, covering key locations including Charkaman, Gulzar House, Pather Gatti, Madina, Tipu Khana Masjid, Chatta Bazar, Purani Haveli, APAT Junction, Darulshifa, SJ Rotary, and Abid Ali Khan Eye Hospital.

Traffic Diversions

Due to the procession, significant traffic disruptions are expected. To ease congestion, authorities have implemented the following diversions:

Charminar Area (2:00 pm - 4:30 pm):

• Traffic from Etabar Chowk will be redirected at Irani Galli (Arman Café) towards Kotla Alijha.
• Vehicles from Ghansi Bazaar and Mitti Ke Sher will be diverted at Sher-e-Batil Kaman.
• Traffic from Nayapool will be temporarily halted when the procession reaches Madina Junction.

Mirchowk Area (4:30 pm - 7:00 pm):

• Traffic from Tipu Khana Masjid towards Chatta Bazar will be rerouted at APAT Junction.
• Vehicles from SJ Rotary will be diverted towards Shivaji Bridge, Salar Jung Museum, and Noorkhan Bazaar.
• Traffic from Dabeerpura will be directed towards Success School and Ganganagar Nala.
• Vehicles from Chaderghat and Afzalgunj will be redirected to alternate routes to prevent congestion.

Alternative Routes

To facilitate smoother movement, authorities recommend the following routes:

• Between 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm: Commuters traveling from Nayapool towards Himathpura, Nagulachainta, or Chandrayangutta should take routes via Madina, City College, Moosabowli, Chowk, Kilwath, or Salar Jung Museum.
• Between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm: Those heading from Shivaji Bridge towards Darulshifa and Etabar Chowk should use the Madina-Gulzar House route.

The Hyderabad police have stated that these restrictions apply to all vehicles, including TSRTC and APSRTC buses. For real-time updates, commuters can check official social media channels or contact the helpline at 9010203626. Authorities urge public cooperation to ensure smooth traffic flow during the event.

Telangana Government Declares Optional Holiday

The Telangana government has announced an optional holiday on March 21 in observance of the Shahadat of Hazrat Ali, which falls on the 21st of the holy month of Ramzan. While the holiday is not a general public holiday, schools and colleges, particularly minority institutions, may remain closed in observance of the occasion.