Nagpur witnessed vibrant scenes on Friday as thousands of devotees came together to celebrate Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The heart of the festivities was Mominpura, where mosques were lit up, streets glowed with decorations, and processions filled the lanes with devotional energy.
To ensure the celebrations remained safe and peaceful, the Nagpur Police rolled out extensive security arrangements. The area around Jama Masjid in Mominpura saw heavy deployment of police personnel, with dog squads carrying out checks and barricades regulating movement.
In the morning, the city police staged a route march through Central Nagpur, led by Commissioner of Police Dr. Ravinder Singal. The march, which passed through Central Avenue and adjoining localities, was meant to reassure citizens and demonstrate readiness ahead of the overlapping events of Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi and Ganesh Visarjan.
Officials confirmed that more than 4,500 police personnel, 1,300 Home Guards, and senior officers have been stationed across the city to maintain law and order.
The Procession Route
The traditional Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi procession, organized by the Markazi Seerani Committee, began at Sevasadan Chowk and wound its way through several major junctions, including Geetanjali Chowk, Mominpura Chowk, Timki Chowk, Ganjakhet Chowk, Teen N Chowk, Shaheed Chowk, Baghdadi Chowk, Satranjipura Chowk, Subhash Chowk, Chandrashekhar Azad Chowk, Gandhi Putla Chowk, and Agrasen Chowk, before concluding at its starting point.
Traffic Diversions Announced
To accommodate the procession and avoid congestion, traffic police introduced multiple diversions across Central Nagpur:
- Santra Market Overbridge to Telephone Exchange Chowk closed for all vehicles.
- Vehicles from Chitnis Park Chowk diverted via Badkas Chowk and Maulana Natik Chowk to reach Agrasen Chowk.
- Traffic from Ganjakhet to Agrasen Chowk rerouted via Lal Imli Chowk.
- Vehicles from Bhaldarpura to Sevasadan Chowk redirected through Shabbani Club and Bajeria.
- Motorists from Jaistambh Chowk to Mayo Hospital advised to use Loha Pul and Cotton Market Chowk.
Citizens’ Role in Smooth Celebrations
Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Singal personally inspected the arrangements and urged citizens to cooperate with authorities, follow diversion rules, and plan travel in advance.
With devotion, colorful processions, and heightened vigilance, Nagpur’s Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi celebrations remained peaceful and vibrant, reflecting the city’s spirit of unity and harmony.
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