Overview
- The trial walk of the procession elephant Sridevi was inaugurated at Bibi‑ka‑Alawa on Saturday, June 20, by Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar after on‑site prayers and inspection.
- Authorities activated staged traffic restrictions and point‑by‑point diversions across the old city, affecting routes near Charminar, Yakutpura, Purani Haveli, Nayapul and Chaderghat to keep the procession corridor clear.
- APSRTC and TGSRTC district buses will be temporarily rerouted through Rang Mahal and Afzalgunj with limited access on Kalikabar and Miralam Mandi roads while the procession is in progress.
- Police said roughly 2,000 personnel have been deployed to manage crowds and assess risks during the trial run, which aims to observe Sridevi's behaviour in crowded streets and identify any extra precautions needed.
- Commuters have been urged to avoid affected roads, follow live updates from Hyderabad Traffic Police and use the traffic helpline 9010203626 as staged diversions roll out through the day.