Security and traffic arrangements intensified for President Murmu’s three‑day Himachal itinerary
Ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s schedule across Himachal Pradesh, police, Home Guard personnel and other security agencies have beefed up checkpoints, roadblocks and crowd‑management protocols along the Bilaspur‑Manali corridor. The reinforced presence is intended to guarantee a seamless flow for the President’s engagements at AIIMS Bilaspur, the Manali region and the Atal Tunnel.
AIIMS Bilaspur outpatient services halted for one day
All routine OPD activities at AIIMS Bilaspur will be paused on Tuesday. No fresh registrations or standard consultations will be entertained during this period. The suspension applies solely to outpatient care; emergency treatment and services for in‑patients will proceed without interruption.
President to attend AIIMS convocation ceremony
The President is slated to land on the AIIMS Bilaspur helipad at approximately 10:35 a.m. and take part in the convocation that commences at 10:45 a.m. The ceremony will see 92 doctors, nursing trainees and paramedical students receive their degrees. After the event, she will head to Manali around 11:55 a.m. and remain in the hill station for the following two days.
Vehicle movement curtailed near the Atal Tunnel
Travel to the Atal Tunnel will be temporarily restricted as part of the security plan. Authorities have announced that vehicular flow toward the tunnel will be stopped from 6 p.m. on 6 October until noon on 7 October. The segment between Palchan and the Rohtang‑Atal Tunnel entrance will be closed during this window. Motorists are advised to adjust their itineraries accordingly.
President’s agenda at the Atal Tunnel and Manali
On Wednesday morning, President Murmu will inspect the Atal Tunnel before returning to Manali. A visit to the nearby Hidimba Temple is also on the program. She is expected to depart Himachal Pradesh for Delhi on 8 October.
Emergency care remains fully operational at AIIMS
While routine OPD doors stay closed, the emergency department will stay open round the clock. Patients already admitted will continue to receive uninterrupted care. AIIMS officials have urged anyone with non‑urgent follow‑ups or regular check‑ups to reschedule for a later date.
These temporary measures are solely intended to facilitate the President’s movements and to preserve a secure environment for all official functions in Bilaspur and Manali.
