Hyderabad Traffic Police reviewed traffic arrangements at Khairatabad as the 10-day Ganesh festival began on Monday, with DCP Traffic-I Avinash Kumar inspecting preparations linked to the “Ganesh Special Puja – 2026” organised by the Khairatabad Ganesh Utsava Committee.
The inspection focused on measures intended to maintain smooth vehicular movement during the festival. Kumar reviewed the traffic-management arrangements at Khairatabad and directed personnel to minimise inconvenience to the public, according to a report by Deccan Chronicle.
Traffic personnel were deployed at key points to regulate vehicle movement as festival-related activity began in the area. The police review forms part of the traffic preparedness undertaken at various locations across Hyderabad for the festival period.
Khairatabad is hosting the special puja organised by the local Ganesh Utsava Committee. The festival will continue for 10 days, bringing additional traffic-management requirements for personnel deployed around key activity points.
The police direction places the immediate operational focus on regulating traffic and reducing disruption for road users. The report did not specify diversions, road closures, deployment numbers or a separate schedule for traffic restrictions.
The Hyderabad Traffic Police’s next steps, as stated in the report, are continued deployment of personnel at key points and enforcement of measures intended to support vehicular movement during the festival.
