Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspects the security arrangements at Mecca Masjid along with other senior officials on Tuesday (February 17). | Photo credit: By arrangement
As the month of Ramzan has begun, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar on Tuesday (February 17) reviewed the security arrangements at the historic Mecca Masjid near Charminar.
Accompanied by Charminar MLA Mir Zulfiqar Ali, the commissioner reviewed the arrangements in the mosque premises and surrounding areas to ensure smooth conduct of the monthly prayers. He directed the officers to put in place strict security measures so that devotees visiting during Ramzan do not face any inconvenience.
Earlier in the day, the official met Muslim religious leaders at the Kotwal House in Purani Haveli where detailed discussions were held on security planning and crowd management for the upcoming festivities.
Senior officers including Additional Commissioner of Police (CP) Tafseer Iqbal, Joint CP SM Vijay Kumar and Charminar Zone DCP Khare Kiran Prabhakar were present during the inspection and review meetings.
Published – 17 Feb 2026 20:46 IST