Hyderabad, June 9 -- Former Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Mir Firasat Ali Baqri on Monday, June 8, met Director General of Police CV Anand and sought security for Muharram.

Baqri held an in-depth discussion with the DGP regarding comprehensive security planning at Ashoorkhanas across the state from June 16 to August 23 spanning 68 days of religious observance.

The representation highlighted the need for deployment of specialized police forces such as the Task Force, Special Branch, Special Operation Team (SOT), and SHE Teams during the Muharram period to ensure peace, safety, and smooth conduct of processions.

Baqri stressed on security for important days during the two month period including 10th Muharram procession on...