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Hanuman Jayanti Processions Draw Thousands Across Cities Under Tight Security

Heavy police planning kept processions calm in past flashpoint areas.

Overview

  • Across Hyderabad, Delhi, and Indore, Thursday's Hanuman Jayanti marches drew large crowds and concluded peacefully, according to police.
  • Hyderabad's main Veer Hanuman Vijay Yatra covered about 13 km from Gowliguda to Tadbund with thousands participating as roughly 3,000 police oversaw the route from a joint control room.
  • Delhi Police reported that all processions passed without major incidents after day-long deployments that included drones, CCTV, and barricades across sensitive stretches.
  • In Jahangirpuri, officers removed about 20 people who tried to enter a restricted zone, while the Uttam Nagar rally paid tribute to a recent homicide victim under a visible police escort.
  • Indore's early Prabhat Pheri started before sunrise with a 60 kg golden idol on a silver chariot, and the 3 km loop took more than four hours due to heavy participation and roadside welcomes.