Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Bhopal I-Day Parade: Traffic Diversions, Restricted Routes And Parking Details
On August 15, India celebrates Independence Day.
In the city of Bhopal, a special parade will happen at Lal Parade Ground to mark the day.
Police have made special traffic rules so people can reach the parade easily.
Some roads near the parade ground, like the ones from DB Mall, Lily Square and Roshanpura, will be closed for cars.
People who come to watch can park their vehicles at special places like MVM College Ground.
Buses will take different routes to go to the railway station and bus stand.
Before the big day, police also checked hotels, trains and other places to keep everyone safe.
During a night patrol, police caught a man with many boxes of illegal liquor hidden in a car.
The helper in the car was caught, but the driver ran away.
Police seized the liquor and are now looking for the driver who escaped.
Independence Day celebrations will be held at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal on August 15, with elaborate traffic arrangements in place.
Entry towards Lal Parade Ground from DB Mall Tiraha, Lily Square and Roshanpura will remain completely restricted.
General visitors can park at MVM College Ground, MLA Rest House and Jail Headquarters Ground based on their passes.
On the eve of Independence Day, police seized 12 boxes containing 600 quarters of country-made liquor valued at around Rs 45,600 in Gandhi Nagar.
Aman Gharu alias Babla was arrested in the liquor case, while the driver, identified as Kuldeep of Bairagarh, fled and is being searched.
- Who
- Bhopal traffic police and city police; accused Aman Gharu alias Babla was arrested, while driver Kuldeep of Bairagarh is absconding.
- What
- Traffic diversions, restricted routes and parking arrangements for the Independence Day parade at Lal Parade Ground, along with the seizure of illegal liquor during security checks.
- When
- August 15 (Independence Day), with intensified security checks on the eve of the celebration.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh — Lal Parade Ground, Gandhi Nagar and surrounding routes such as Roshanpura, DB Mall and Lily Talkies.
- Why
- To regulate vehicular movement, ensure smooth access to the parade venue and tighten city security for Independence Day.
- Event
- Independence Day parade
- Venue
- Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal
- Date
- August 15
- Restricted entry points
- DB Mall Tiraha, Lily Square, Roshanpura
- Parking for general visitors
- MVM College Ground, MLA Rest House, Jail Headquarters Ground
- Liquor seized
- 12 boxes containing 600 quarters of country-made liquor
- Seized liquor value
- Around Rs 45,600
- Accused
- Aman Gharu alias Babla (arrested); Kuldeep of Bairagarh (absconding)