Thu Mar 27 11:01:11 UTC 2025: ## Secunderabad Gridlocked as Thousands Mourn Gospel Preacher’s Death
**Hyderabad, March 27, 2025** – Secunderabad’s Clock Tower area experienced severe traffic congestion on Thursday as hundreds gathered to mourn the death of popular gospel preacher Pagadala Praveen, 45. Praveen’s body lay in state at the Centenary Baptist Church following his death earlier this week in Andhra Pradesh.
While police initially attributed Praveen’s death to a road accident, his followers allege foul play and are demanding a thorough investigation. Their protests, marked by slogans calling for justice, caused significant traffic disruptions between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Major thoroughfares, including the stretch from Jubilee Bus Station to S.D. Road, came to a standstill, forcing commuters to seek alternative routes.
Authorities responded by deploying additional security personnel and erecting barricades to manage the large crowds. Despite police assurances that the death was accidental, tensions remain high, and officials are monitoring the situation closely for potential further disturbances.
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