Foolproof security measures were being put in place for the Formula E Race scheduled to take place around Hussain Sagar lake from February 11. The event is expected to attract 21,000 visitors from around the world.
On Thursday, Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand and senior officials inspected the 2.8 km race track, audience stands, and entry/exit points. He went over the preparedness of the organizers and other security aspects. “Around 575 police personnel will be deployed to man security and regulate the traffic. A total of 16 stands, seven gates and four Foot over Bridges are set up to facilitate free crowd movement,” he said.
Hyderabad is hosting such an event for the first time, he said, adding that hosting it here demonstrated the innovation, ambition and determination of the State government to accelerate change towards an electric future. “The organizers prefer to conduct this event in the heart of the city to bring the next generation electric cars closer to public.
The city police will extend all support and ensure security measures are elevated to the maximum.” said Anand.
Meanwhile, the NTR Marg will be closed on Sunday to accommodate ongoing track work and other arrangements. Beginning February 7, the police will issue a traffic diversion advisory for five days.
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The Police Commissioner urged the public to cooperate with traffic cops and use alternative modes of transportation such as metro rail. Since the Legislative Assembly sessions are scheduled to begin from Friday and the Telangana Secretariat inauguration is on February 17, officers would be stationed to ensure free movement of dignitaries and VVIPS, he added.
During the visit today, Scott Anderson, Formula E Security Director, Vikram Singh Mann, Additional CP(L&O), Sudheer Babu, Joint Commissioner of Police-Traffic, Srinivasulu, Joint Commissioner of Police (CAR & Training), and others were present.
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