PM Modi’s Hyderabad Visit Today: Traffic Restrictions, Route Diversions Announced Across Secunderabad

The Malkajgiri police in Hyderabad have announced major traffic diversions and heightened security arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad on Sunday, May 10. The restrictions will remain in force from 1 pm to 9 pm, with commuters advised to use alternate routes and prefer Metro Rail services to avoid congestion.

Alternate Routes Issued For Commuters Across Hyderabad

Police released multiple diversion routes for motorists travelling through key junctions in Hyderabad and Secunderabad during the Prime Minister's visit.

Commuters travelling from Begumpet to Sangeeth Junction have been advised to take the Paradise-Patny-Clock Tower-Sangeeth route and vice versa.

Those moving from Begumpet to Trimulgherry can use the flyovers via St Johns rotary, Shenoy, AOC and KV towards Trimulgherry.

Travellers heading from Balanagar to Secunderabad have been advised to use the Balanagar Junction-Fathenagar-Ameerpet-Panjagutta-Begumpet route. An alternate route through Panjagutta, Begumpet, Rasoolpura Junction, Minister Road and Ranigunj towards Secunderabad has also been suggested.

For commuters travelling between Secunderabad and Trimulgherry, police recommended the Clock Tower-Sangeeth-St John's rotary-Shenoy-AOC-KV route.

People heading from Secunderabad towards Bowenpally can take the Clock Tower-Patny-Paradise-CTO-Bowenpally route. Similarly, those travelling from Tank Bund to Trimulgherry have been advised to move via Paradise, CTO, Tadbun, Diamond Point and Bowenpally Market.

Police also stated that heavy vehicles, RTC buses and private travel buses should avoid roads leading to the Parade Grounds area during the event hours.

Over 2,000 Police Personnel Deployed For Security

Malkajgiri Commissioner of Police B Sumathi said that over 2,000 police personnel along with specialised security forces have been deployed for the Prime Minister's visit.

"She said that unauthorised access to restricted areas will not be permitted."

The commissioner added that elaborate arrangements have been made for crowd management, emergency response, medical aid and fire safety during the public meeting.

According to the police, the entire Parade Grounds venue, surrounding roads, checkpoints and parking locations are under CCTV surveillance for continuous monitoring.

"She said that a joint command and control room has been established to monitor all CCTV feeds in real-time for immediate response by IT and field teams."

Bomb Disposal Teams, Sniffer Dogs Deployed

The police also confirmed that anti-sabotage checks are being carried out round the clock until the completion of the event.

"Anti-sabotage checks with Bomb Disposal (BD) teams are being conducted round the clock until completion of the event. A robust communication system with VHF sets has been provided to all officers of SI rank and above for quick and coordinated response," said the commissioner.

Advanced security scanners have been installed at all entry points to detect explosives and prohibited materials. Bomb Disposal Squads and sniffer dog teams have also been stationed at the venue and parking areas.

In addition, special teams have been deployed to monitor anti-social elements, while mobile technical units are verifying electronic devices at entry gates.

Police Advise Public To Use Metro Services

With heavy footfall expected for the Prime Minister's programme, Hyderabad police urged residents to utilise Metro Rail services and public transport wherever possible to reduce traffic congestion around Secunderabad and Parade Grounds.

The Malkajgiri Police also shared details of the security and traffic arrangements on social media ahead of the event, stating that extensive preparations had been made under the supervision of Commissioner B Sumathi.