Hyderabad: In preparation for the upcoming Bakrid, a coordination meeting was chaired by Hyderabad City Police Commissioner CV Anand aimed at ensuring a peaceful and clean celebration across the city.
During the meeting, Anand discussed several important points and instructed the establishment of checkposts around Hyderabad Commissionerate to prevent the illegal transportation of animals without proper veterinary certificates or those not ready for slaughter.
Vehicles found violating these rules are to be seized and immediately sent to GHMC-designated animal holding points or goshalas. The Commissioner appealed to the public and gorakshak members not to take the law into their own hands, emphasizing that only government officials and law enforcement agencies are authorized to stop or inspect vehicles carrying animals.
The Animal Husbandry department and GHMC were requested to ensure the availability of 24/7 veterinary doctors at all checkposts. The GHMC officials were advised to deploy dog catching squads in all areas before Bakrid to manage stray dogs.
They were also instructed to supply disposal covers to every household for the disposal of animal carcasses. Special teams are to be deployed on the festival day for the collection of garbage and carcasses. TheGHMC is to arrange adequate vehicles, tippers, and JCBs for efficient collection and disposal of animal waste, and ensure sufficient staff for waste removal during Bakrid.
The Electricity and Engineering departments were directed to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the festival to prevent any inconvenience to the public. The HMWSSB and engineering officials were to supervise and maintain sewerage systems and ensure uninterrupted water supply.
The RTA officials were asked to ensure the availability of sufficient drivers, mechanics, and cranes. The GHMC Commissioner detailed the extensive sanitation measures being implemented, including the deployment of additional sanitation teams and garbage collection vehicles near wards and mosques.
He assured that garbage bags would be readily available and GHMC officials would be actively performing their duties. Anand reiterated that only assigned police personnel, GHMC, and Animal Husbandry department staff would be present at the checkposts. He suggested forming local, zonal, and commissionerate-level coordination teams comprising officials from all departments for better coordination and response.
He concluded by stating that the coordinated mechanism, through continuous collaboration and proactive actions by officials, would significantly help in resolving any issues that may arise, ensuring a smooth, safe, and joyful celebration for all citizens.
