Muharram 2025: Jaipur deploys 3,000 police, drones for Ashura processions
Synopsis
Jaipur has mobilised 3,000 police personnel, drones, and round-the-clock cyber surveillance for Muharram's Yaum-e-Ashura processions — and cancelled licences for 17 Tazias on sensitive routes. The scale of the deployment underscores the administrative weight placed on maintaining communal harmony during one of the city's most significant religious observances.
Key Takeaways
Jaipur placed on high alert ahead of Muharram processions on 26 June .
3,000 police personnel deployed alongside QRTs, ERTs, intelligence, and cyber monitoring units.
Vehicle entry into the Walled City restricted from 7 key access points ; parking banned on 15+ major routes .
Between 250 and 300 Tazias to assemble at Badi Chaupar before proceeding to Karbala .
Licences of 17 Tazias on sensitive routes cancelled as a precautionary measure.
Cyber Cell to monitor social media round-the-clock; strict action warned against rumour-spreading.
Jaipur has been placed on high alert ahead of Yaum-e-Ashura processions, with the city police and district administration deploying an extensive security and traffic management apparatus to ensure the peaceful observance of Muharram. The security arrangements, announced on 26 June, cover the entire Walled City and surrounding entry points.
Security Deployment
Approximately 3,000 police personnel have been stationed across the city, supported by Quick Response Teams (QRTs), Emergency Response Teams (ERTs), intelligence units, and cyber monitoring squads. Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Rajeev Pachar confirmed that the entire event will be monitored through drones, citywide CCTV cameras, and the Abhay Command Centre. Plain-clothes personnel have also been deployed to watch for suspicious activity, while additional forces will remain stationed at sensitive locations.
Traffic Restrictions and Diversions
Vehicle entry into the Walled City has been restricted from key access points including Sanjay Circle, Ajmeri Gate, New Gate, Sanganeri Gate, Ghat Gate, Galta Gate, and Ramgarh Mod. Heavy commercial vehicles are barred from entering via Road No. 14 (VKI), Kalwar Pulia, Sirsi Pulia, and 200-Feet Ajmer Road, among other routes. Traffic from adjoining areas will be diverted through alternate roads.
Parking has been completely prohibited along major markets and procession routes, including Chaura Rasta, Badi Chaupar, Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Hawa Mahal Bazaar, Subhash Chowk, Ramganj Bazaar, Chandpole Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Gangauri Bazaar, MI Road, MD Road, Gopinath Marg, Kishanpole Bazaar, and Indira Bazaar. Diversions will remain in force from Friday afternoon until late night along the procession route.
Procession Route and Tazia Assembly
Following the traditional Qatl Ki Raat observance, between 250 and 300 Tazias from different parts of Jaipur will assemble at Badi Chaupar before proceeding toward Karbala via Hawa Mahal Bazaar, Chandi Ki Taksal, Subhash Chowk, Zorawar Singh Gate, and Ramgarh Mod. Notably, the district administration has cancelled the licences of 17 Tazias identified on sensitive routes as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.
Cyber Surveillance and Community Coordination
The Cyber Cell will maintain round-the-clock surveillance on social media platforms. Strict action will be taken against anyone found spreading rumours or provocative content that could disturb communal harmony, according to officials. The district administration has also held coordination meetings with the Peace Committee and Community Liaison Group (CLG) members, directing that only licenced Tazias will be permitted in the processions.
Concerned departments have been instructed to ensure uninterrupted electricity, drinking water, and civic arrangements along the procession routes. The Jaipur Traffic Police has appealed to citizens to avoid restricted routes, follow diversions, and cooperate with security personnel for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the processions.
Point of View
000 personnel, drones, a dedicated cyber cell, and the cancellation of 17 Tazia licences — reflects a broader administrative instinct to treat large religious gatherings primarily as security events. While the precautions are defensible, the cancellation of licences on 'sensitive routes' without publicly stated criteria raises questions about transparency and community trust. Coordination with the Peace Committee and CLG is a positive signal, but the real test of such arrangements is whether they facilitate participation or quietly constrain it. Rajasthan's communal flashpoint history means the administration has reason for caution — but also reason to ensure the process is seen as even-handed.
NationPress
26 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many police personnel have been deployed for Muharram in Jaipur?
Around 3,000 police personnel have been deployed across Jaipur for Muharram, supported by Quick Response Teams, Emergency Response Teams, intelligence units, and cyber monitoring squads. The entire event will be monitored through drones, CCTV cameras, and the Abhay Command Centre.
Which areas in Jaipur have traffic restrictions during Muharram?
Vehicle entry into the Walled City is restricted from Sanjay Circle, Ajmeri Gate, New Gate, Sanganeri Gate, Ghat Gate, Galta Gate, and Ramgarh Mod. Parking is also prohibited along 15 major markets and procession routes including Johari Bazaar, Hawa Mahal Bazaar, and MI Road.
Why were licences of 17 Tazias cancelled?
The district administration cancelled licences of 17 Tazias identified on sensitive routes as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order during Muharram processions. Only licenced Tazias are permitted to participate.
What is the procession route for Tazias in Jaipur?
Between 250 and 300 Tazias will assemble at Badi Chaupar following the Qatl Ki Raat observance and proceed toward Karbala via Hawa Mahal Bazaar, Chandi Ki Taksal, Subhash Chowk, Zorawar Singh Gate, and Ramgarh Mod.
How is the administration monitoring social media during Muharram?
The Cyber Cell will conduct round-the-clock surveillance on social media platforms throughout the Muharram period. Strict action has been warned against anyone spreading rumours or provocative content that could disturb communal harmony.
