City police gears up for Formula E race to beef up security, traffic regulation

Hyderabad: While Hyderabad gears up to host India’s first Formula E race scheduled to take place on a picturesque track around Hussainsagar on February 11, the Hyderabad City Police revs up finalizing security and traffic arrangements. Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), in collaboration with the Telangana government, will organize the mega event that is expected to draw a footfall of 21,000 visitors from all over the globe.
City Police Commissioner Mr.CV Anand, accompanied by his deputies and the event organizers inspected the 2.8 km race track, the audience stands, and entry and exit points. He reviewed the preparedness of the organizers and other security aspects. Through a media briefing, CP Anand said that around 575 police personnel will be deployed to man security and traffic. He appealed to the general public to cooperate with the police and urged them to use metro services. A total of 16 stands, 7 gates, and 4-foot over bridges have been put up in place to facilitate free crowd movement.Announcing the traffic diversions he said that NTR marg will be closed on Feb 5th (Sunday) to facilitate the expedition of pending works on the track and other arrangements. The actual diversion begins on Feb 7th and ends on Feb 12th and a notification will be issued soon, he said while requesting the public to note the diversions carefully and avoid movements on this side of the city. He appealed that the metro may be used gainfully by commuters to avoid inconvenience Since the assembly sessions are scheduled to start on Feb 3rd and the secretariat inauguration on Feb 17th, the city police the chief said that officers will be stationed to ensure the free movement of dignitaries, and VVIPS and added that there will be no restriction for the free movement of secretariat employees, labor, and material.
“Hyderabad joins in on the action for the first time. Hosting this flagship event in the State demonstrates the innovation, ambition, and determination of the state government to accelerate change toward an electric future. The organizers prefer to conduct this event in the heart of the city to bring the next-gen electric cars close to the public. City police will extend all support and ensure security measures are elevated to the maximum.” Said Mr.CV Anand. Scott Anderson, Formula E Security Director; Marco, Vikram Singh Mann, Addl.CP(L&O), G. Sudheer babu, Addl.CP- Traffic, Srinivasulu, Jt.CP(CAR & training), and other officers were present.