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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Time of India
Tight Security Blanket Ahead of Shahi Sandal
Nagpur: The city police have formulated a comprehensive security enforcement plan in areas like Tajbagh, Sakkardara, and other locations for the Shahi Sandal on Tuesday. With RPF officials expecting an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 devotees on Monday via train, authorities are on their toes to ensure public safety and smooth crowd management. Inspector Gaurav Gawande of Government Railway Police (GRP) told TOI that special security was in place at the station. "Over 30 additional personnel have been deployed specifically for the event. We have also stationed two Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams and two sniffer dogs for explosive detection and preventive checks," he said. Beyond the railway premises, the city police are taking extensive precautions. Over 1000 city police personnel and 200 traffic cops have been deployed across strategic locations and major junctions leading to the event venue. Checkpoints have been set up to monitor the movement of vehicles and maintain crowd flow. In addition to the GRP's deployment of 130 personnel, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has also mobilised 130 staff members. The combined force is patrolling platforms, entry and exit points, and passenger waiting areas. Two fire brigade vehicles have also been positioned on standby in case of emergencies. Officials have also coordinated with intelligence and surveillance teams to monitor real-time developments using CCTV feeds across high-traffic zones. Given the religious significance and size of the gathering, the law enforcement agencies are taking all necessary precautions to ensure that the event proceeds peacefully and without incident.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Time of India
Baba Tajuddin 103rd Urs Begins Today
Nagpur: The city is set to witness one of its largest spiritual gatherings from Friday until July 29 as the 103rd annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin is set for a grand opening, with lakhs of attendees thronging the shrine for the emotional journey of faith, devotion, and community. Colourful shamianas, lighting, and a huge dome on 3 lakh square feet marked the final preparation amid a heavy rush of people from different parts of the country. Sufi nights featuring prominent qawwals, international mushaira, and daily community feasts will be hallmark of the event. Shahi Sandal on July 22 will be the cornerstone of the festival. This year, the Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust prepared to serve food and water to 25 lakh devotees, ensuring no one goes hungry during the celebrations. Special arrangements were made for the elderly and women, with hundreds of volunteers working round-the-clock. Six special trains and hundreds of buses will ferry devotees from different parts of the country. To maintain order, no private vehicles will be allowed within 300 metres of the dargah. Four special American portable washrooms from Pune have been brought in, while three hospitals are on alert for medical needs. A locker system has been installed to protect phones and wallets, keeping devotees worry-free as they immerse in prayers, Milad Sharif, Mushaira, and Qawwali nights. Security has been tightened with CCTV and a police chowki. The city is bracing for a spiritual spectacle rooted in peace, devotion, and shared humanity. Entry and parking of all types of vehicles within 100 metres of the Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Dargah premises in all four directions during the Urs period is banned from July 18 to 29. The road from Shitla Mata Mandir to Chamat Chakki Chowk on both sides will remain closed for traffic, and vehicular traffic coming from Dighori Chowk will be diverted from the square in front of Omkar Lawn via Ramana Maruti Nagar to Ishwar Nagar Chowk. Also, traffic is being diverted from Shitlamata Mandir Chowk via Hasanbagh to Kharbi Chowk.
