The Rachakonda police will be deploying close to 1,000 policemen as a part of bandobust in view of the upcoming India vs England test match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal on January 25. Police chief of Rachakonda G. Sudheer Babu requested the public to opt for public transport to ease traffic congestions.
The stadium seats approximately 39,000 spectators and in order to avoid any untoward incidents, security measures were taken up by the Rachakonda police.
Commissioner Sudheer Babu said that the 1,000 policemen are apart from OCTOPUS, Armed Reserve and Telangana State Special Police (TSSP) force etc. “A detailed traffic advisory will be issued shortly for commuters opting to come by personal vehicles. However, I would advise them to take the metro or RTC buses to ensure less traffic congestion on the road,” said the Commissioner.
