Hyderabad: In view of the upcoming elections, the Hyderabad city police has prohibited carrying of sticks either with or without flags, batons, fire arms or any other weapons within one kilometre radius of the polling booths. Playing music, singing and delivering speeches and broadcasting through loud speakers are also banned, said police commissioner Anjani Kumar.
“With a view to maintain peace, the assembly of five or more persons is prohibited within a radius of 200 meters from the polling stations within the limits of Hyderabad and Secunderabad on Friday. The order will remain in force from 6 am to 10 pm,” said Mr Anjani Kumar.
The police have also prohibited setting up of temporary structures like shamianas, pandals and khannath on thoroughfares and public places. “Display of pictures, symbols, placards or any other thing which is likely to create religious discord is also strictly prohibited,” a police official said. The order will remain in effect from 4 pm on Wednesday till 6 am on Saturday.
