Hyderabad: Hyderabad police issued a ban on processions, rallies, and public meetings, within Hyderabad and Secunderabad city limits. The restrictions will remain in place until 6 pm on November 28, 2024.
Under this, the display of images, flags, placards, and any electronic messages that might incite public disturbance is also prohibited.
Exemptions include funeral processions, military personnel on duty, and certain officials, such as police officers and education department squads, performing their duties.
Public gatherings near sensitive locations, such as the Secretariat, are strictly forbidden, with violators subject to legal action. The order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, empowers officials to enforce necessary actions to prevent potential harm or threats to public safety.
