Diwali rush chokes Hyderabad roads; SCR deploys special trains to clear extra rush | Hyderabad News
Hyderabad: Last-minute Diwali shopping and the rush of people heading to their hometowns choked major roads and transport hubs in Hyderabad ahead of the festival on Sunday.On Saturday, traffic moved slowly along the High Court–Delhi Gate–Afzalgunj–MJ Market stretch due to heavy public movement at Begum Bazaar. Gudimalkapur Flower Market also witnessed congestion near Pillar Nos. 75, 70 and Laxmi Nagar, as vehicles transporting flowers crowded the roads.The traffic police have also warned of congestion on routes leading to Bhagyalaxmi Temple at Charminar, including Madina, Murgi Chowk and Shah Ali Banda. Special parking arrangements have been made for devotees, who have been advised to follow traffic personnel’s instructions and use designated parking facilities.Meanwhile, MGBS, JBS, Dilsukhnagar and Secunderabad bus stations witnessed increased passenger movement as people headed to their native places. Secunderabad railway station also saw a surge in passengers on Saturday. The South Central Railway (SCR) is operating 400 special trains to manage the festive rush, including six major routes originating from Secunderabad.Additional coaches, ticket counters, help desks and staff have been arranged to facilitate passengers. Around 200 RPF personnel have been deployed for crowd management, CCTV surveillance and security checks. The SCR has also warned passengers against carrying firecrackers or other inflammable materials on trains or railway premises. Violations attract punishment under Section 164 of the Railways Act, including imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of Rs 1,000, or both.
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