Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Police Commissioner Prays Ahead of Bonalu Festival in Hyderabad
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar went to a temple in the old part of the city on a Friday.
He prayed there before the big Bonalu festival that happens on August 9 and 10.
After praying, he talked with the police about how to keep everyone safe.
The police will use cameras and drones to watch the area.
They will also plan traffic so people can move around easily.
All of this is to make sure the festival is peaceful and fun for everyone.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar offered prayers at Sri Simhavini Mahankali temple on Friday.
The prayers were held on the eve of the Bonalu festival scheduled for August 9-10.
Commissioner reviewed security plans for a peaceful festival in the old city.
Police will use surveillance cameras and drones for constant vigilance.
Traffic management and lessons from past challenges will be implemented.
- Who
- Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar
- What
- Offered prayers and reviewed security arrangements for the Bonalu festival
- When
- Friday, before the festival on August 9-10
- Where
- Sri Simhavini Mahankali temple, Lal Darwaza, Hyderabad
- Why
- To ensure a peaceful festival and address previous security challenges
- Event
- Bonalu festival
- Date
- August 9-10
- Location
- Sri Simhavini Mahankali temple, Lal Darwaza, Hyderabad
- Police Commissioner
- VC Sajjanar
- Security Measures
- Surveillance cameras, drones, traffic management