Hyderabad: The meeting was attended by Mr. Vikram Singh Mann, IPS, Addl. CP, Law & Order, Hyderabad City; Mr. G. Sudheer Babu, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Rachakonda; Mr. Anil Kumar Yadav, Hon’ble MP (Rajya Sabha); Mr. Danam Nagender, Hon’ble MLA, Khairtabad A/C; Mr. T. Raja Singh Lodh, Hon’ble MLA, Goshamahal A/C; Mr. Mohd. Mubeen, Hon’ble MLA, Bahadurpura A/C; Ms. K. Amrapali, IAS, Commissioner, GHMC; Mr. Anudeep Durishetty, IAS, Collector & District Magistrate, Hyderabad; Mr. G. Ravi, IAS, Member Secretary, State Pollution Control Board; Dr. R. Ramesh, Asst. Professor, Govt. ENT Hospital; and representatives from all major political parties, including Congress, BRS, BJP, CPI, CPI(M), BSP, AIMIM, MBT, TTDP, MRPS, as well as stakeholders such as the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi, Khairtabad Ganesh Utsav Samithi, Balapur Ganesh Utsav Samithi, Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Bajrang Dal, Bhagyanagar Sri Ram Navmi Utsav Samithi, Sri Chatrapathi Shivaji Maratha Navyuvak Mandal, Markazi Milaad Juloos Committee, Central Gurudwara Saheb (Gowliguda), Gurudwara Saheb (Secunderabad), Telangana Temporary Light Sound & Generator Suppliers Association, and all DCsP, Addl. DCsP, ACsP, and SHOs of the Hyderabad City Police.
The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, addressed the gathering and highlighted the challenges faced not only by various government departments but also by the general public due to the unchecked use of DJ systems and firecrackers during religious processions in Hyderabad. He stressed the difficulties in police bandobust caused by excessively loud sound systems, which disrupt communication, and the hazards posed by the uncontrolled use of firecrackers. The use of DJ systems has also contributed to serious health issues among the public.
The CP, Hyderabad, made it clear that strict legal action will be taken against individuals violating the regulations regarding the use of DJ systems and fireworks during religious processions.
All speakers acknowledged the gravity of the issue and supported preventive measures. Organizers of various religious processions also shared their views, agreeing to conduct awareness campaigns and encourage devotees to celebrate festivals peacefully and in a more spiritual manner.
Our Citizen Reporter – Telangana
Mr. Bharath Reddy
