Hyderabad: A coordination meeting was held at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) on Thursday regarding the preparations for the upcoming Bakrid festival. Hyderabad police commissioner CV Anand convened the meeting with various departments, including GHMC, HMWSSB, electricity, and veterinary services. The commissioner instructed the establishment of check-posts around the Hyderabad city commissionerate to prevent the illegal transportation of animals without proper veterinary certificates or those not ready for slaughter. Vehicles found violating these rules are to be seized and immediately sent to GHMC-designated animal holding points or goshalas. The commissioner appealed to the public and gorakshak members not to take the law into their own hands, emphasising that only govt officials and law enforcement agencies are authorised to stop or inspect vehicles carrying animals. The animal husbandry department and GHMC were requested to ensure the availability of 24/7 veterinary doctors at all check-posts. GHMC officials were advised to deploy dog-catching squads in all areas before Bakrid to manage stray dogs. They were also instructed to supply disposal covers to every household for the disposal of animal carcasses. Special teams are to be deployed on the festival day for the collection of garbage and carcasses.GHMC is to arrange adequate vehicles, tippers, and JCBs for efficient collection and disposal of animal waste and ensure sufficient staff for waste removal during Bakrid.The electricity and engineering departments were directed to ensure an uninterrupted power supply during the festival to prevent any inconvenience to the public. HMWSSB and engineering officials are to supervise and maintain sewerage systems and ensure an uninterrupted water supply. RTA officials were asked to ensure the availability of sufficient drivers, mechanics, and cranes. The GHMC commissioner detailed the extensive sanitation measures being implemented, including the deployment of additional sanitation teams and garbage collection vehicles near wards and mosques. He assured that garbage bags would be readily available and GHMC officials would be actively performing their duties.Anand reiterated that only assigned police personnel, GHMC, and animal husbandry department staff would be present at the check-posts. He suggested forming local, zonal, and commissionerate-level coordination teams comprising officials from all departments for better coordination and response.