HYDERABAD: Hyderabad’s iconic Charminar and Laad
Bazaar are getting a makeover for the Miss World Heritage Walk scheduled for
May 13. The area is being cleaned, decorated, and beautified to welcome the
contestants, who are expected to walk through the stretch and experience the
charm of the historic market.
Date palm trees have been planted near the Petlaburj and
City College. The GHMC) is focusing on sanitation, patchwork repairs, road
maintenance, and plantation work. “These places have heavy footfall, so our
work is being done quickly and efficiently,” said a GHMC official who wishes
not to be named.
Lighting arrangements are also underway. Special lanterns are being installed
along the 300-metre stretch of Laad Bazaar, where the contestants will shop.
“Due to heavy winds, we have chosen a safer lantern design to avoid any
damage,” the official added. The lantern lighting is expected to be completed
by Sunday night.
Security will be tighter and women police officers will be deployed
to keep the contestants safe and protect their privacy, especially when they
talk to the public. “The idea is to let the Miss World participants mingle with
local people and enjoy the atmosphere without any disruption,” the official
said.
Seven tourism buses did a trial run in Charminar on Sunday to check smooth
travel and coordination. Women police constable did a trial walk in Laad Bazaar
to check the smooth walkway for the contestant.
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