Hyderabad, March 31 -- In preparation for the Hanuman Jayanti Yatra on April 2, Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar chaired a coordination meeting on Tuesday, March 31, with officials and organisers to review extensive security and logistical arrangements.

At least 168 processions are expected to converge into the main yatra, the police said. Nearly 3,000 police personnel will be deployed along with additional armed forces to ensure security.

The police have advised the organisers to train volunteers for effective crowd management and strictly adhere to designated routes.

Special precautions have also been emphasised regarding idol heights in view of flyovers and railway bridges along the route, the police said.

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