Hyderabad Police Commissioner issues clarification on gathering ban ahead of Diwali
Hyderabad: As public concern grows on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, regarding the Hyderabad City Police's ban on gatherings and protests ahead of the Diwali festival, Commissioner C. V. Anand has issued a clarification. The ban, which runs from October 27 to November 28, 2024, is not related to the upcoming Diwali celebrations, as some have speculated.
Ajay P. Nair (@AjayNair4BJP) expressed his frustration by tagging Commissioner Anand, questioning the government's motives: “Is the government scared or what? Implementing Section 144 for gatherings and groups of people, great job for the great government!”
Is the govt scared or what ...? that it goes down again back to his place.. @CVAnandIPS garu for gatherings and group of peoples also 144 sections are implemented haa wah good implementation Great job for the great govt 👏 https://t.co/mHEANR2Qo5
— Ajay P Nair (@AjayNair4BJP) October 28, 2024
Vijay Gopal also sought clarity on the implications of the ban, asking, “Can we go to restaurants? Can we go to tea stalls? Can we go to school? Can students stay outside college/school? What about bus stops and metro stations?” He tagged multiple officials, including @CPHydCity and @TelanganaDGP.
Can we go to restaurant? Can we go to tea stall ? Can we go to school? Can we go to college? Can students sir outside college/school? Can we be at bus stop? Can we take metro? Cab we be at Auto stand ? Go to court ? @CPHydCity @hydcitypolice @revanth_anumula @TelanganaDGP ? 1/2 https://t.co/TjX3j1Lgvb
— Vijay Gopal (@VijayGopal_) October 28, 2024
Kannan Aiyangar chimed in, stating, “@VijayGopal_ what does this really mean, especially during a festival like Deepawali where one's relatives visiting can easily be more than 10-15?”
Responding to these queries, Commissioner Anand explained, “This is just to clarify that this notification has nothing to do with the Deepawali festival celebrations. There are some other groups of people who are planning various types of agitations, surprise raids on the Secretariat, the Chief Minister's residence, the DGP office, Raj Bhavan, and other locations. We have intelligence about this, and this notification is to provide legal backing for any police action in arresting or detaining such elements.”
He added, “This is routinely done by police all over the country as needed. This is not a curfew, as some are falsely claiming. So, relax.”
This is just to clarify that this notification has nothing to do with the Deepawali festival celebrations. There are some other groups of people who are planning various types of agitations , surprise raids on secretariat , CMs residence , DGP office ,Rajbhavan etc .We have… https://t.co/wnjc1qNuqw
— CV Anand IPS (@CVAnandIPS) October 28, 2024
Earlier, the Commissioner announced a prohibition on gatherings of five or more people, including processions, rallies, dharnas, and public meetings, within the limits of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, effective from 6:00 p.m. on October 27, 2024, until 6:00 p.m. on November 28, 2024.
With Diwali approaching, many residents are anxious about how this ban will impact their celebrations and gatherings with family and friends.
