Hyderabad, July 5 -- City police commissioner CV Anand said that the department has deployed 3,000 personnel across the length and breadth of Hyderabad to ensure a peaceful Muharram procession, mainly between July 5 and 6, when the crowd will swell exponentially.

On July 4, the top cop inspected security measures for Bib Ka Alam in Darul Shifa and Dabeerpura. He also offered dhattis (offerings).

Commissioner Anand said that several security coordination meetings, including ministers, Shia community leaders, police, and officials from various departments, were held in view of Muharram. "Based on the suggestions received, we have taken all necessary safety measures to ensure a peaceful atmosphere," he said.

Elaborating on the security me...