President Murmu’s Himachal Visit Spurs AIIMS Bilaspur OPD Halt and Atal Tunnel Traffic Restrictions

Heightened security and traffic plans for President Murmu’s three‑day Himachal itinerary

In preparation for President Droupadi Murmu’s swing across Himachal Pradesh, police, Home Guard units and other security agencies have beefed up checkpoints, roadblocks and crowd‑control protocols along the Bilaspur‑Manali corridor. The reinforced presence is intended to guarantee a smooth passage for the President’s engagements at AIIMS Bilaspur, the Manali region and the Atal Tunnel.

AIIMS Bilaspur’s outpatient department closed for one day

All routine OPD services at AIIMS Bilaspur will be suspended on Tuesday. No fresh registrations or standard consultations will be entertained during that 24‑hour window. The shutdown is limited solely to outpatient activities; emergency care and treatment 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 about 10:35 a.m. and join 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 depart for 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 limited as part of the security protocol. Authorities have announced that vehicle flow toward the tunnel will be halted from 6 p.m. on 6 October until noon on 7 October. Specifically, the stretch between Palchan and the Rohtang‑Atal Tunnel entrance will be closed during this period. 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 brief visit to the nearby Hidimba Temple is also on the schedule. She is expected to leave Himachal Pradesh for Delhi on 8 October.

Emergency services at AIIMS remain fully operational

While routine OPD doors will stay shut, the emergency department will continue to run round the clock. Patients already admitted will receive uninterrupted treatment. AIIMS officials have urged anyone needing non‑urgent follow‑ups or regular check‑ups to reschedule their appointments for a later date.

The temporary restrictions are solely aimed at facilitating the President’s movements and ensuring a secure environment for all official events in Bilaspur and Manali.