Wines remain closed for 48 hours

Hyderabad March 16: Three district of Commissioner of Police has ordered that all the IMFL and wine / toddy shops, and bars attached to restaurants and the military canteen situated within the limits of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad,Ranga reddy, mahaboob Nagar remain closed 48 hours(Friday at 6pm to Sunday 6pm) for the upcoming Telangana MLC elections (teachers' constituencies), till the completion of counting in the interest of public peace and tranquility.

Elections to the Telangana Legislative Council (teachers' constituencies) are scheduled to be held in Hyderabad and Secunderabad on March 19.

After reviewing the situation carefully, the police have also prohibited the following

1. Assembly of persons and any kind of processions

2. Carrying of sticks either with or without flags, lathis, firearms, or any other weapons which can be used as weapons for offense or defense by persons in processions, big gatherings or meetings

3. Erection of temporary structures like shamianas, pandals, khannath etc., on thoroughfares, public places and all other places where the public throng

4. Use of mikes/public address system by anybody or parties

5. Music, singing, speeches or broadcasting through speakers or any other instruments