Hyderabad's historic Bibi Ka Alam procession concludes peacefully

Hyderabad: The Bibi Ka Alam procession on the 10th day of Muharram concluded peacefully in Hyderabad on Sunday.

The massive Bibi Ka Alam procession commenced from Ashurkhana in Dabeerpura (Darul Shifa). The Alam was carried on Lakshmi, an elephant brought from Karnataka state, as the procession made its way. It concluded at Masjid-e-Ilahi, Chaderghat, on the banks of the Musi River.

C.V. Anand, the DG and Commissioner of Police in Hyderabad, oversaw the security arrangements from the iconic Charminar. He provided timely instructions to all officers to ensure the procession proceeded smoothly. For the last 10 days of Muharram mourning, Hyderabad City Police, led by C.V. Anand, enforced strict security measures and managed traffic well.

City Police Commissioner C.V. Anand, accompanied by senior officers from the Law and Order and Traffic departments, oversaw the procession. On behalf of the Hyderabad City Police, garlands and 'Dattis' (offerings) were presented to the Alam at Charminar.

Over 3,000 police personnel provided robust security for the Bibi Ka Alam procession. Thanks to proactive planning and all necessary measures taken, the Bibi Ka Alam procession concluded peacefully in Hyderabad without any untoward incidents. On this occasion, C.V. Anand IPS, DG and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, extended his thanks to all the Shia community members in Hyderabad.