Telangana Police in Hyderabad and Cyberabad have imposed certain restrictions in connection with the celebrations of Holi to maintain peace and order, but this has evoked a strong reaction from the BJP, which alleged that the Congress government is trying to impose curbs on the celebration of the Hindu festival.
The police prohibited “throwing colours or coloured water on unwilling persons, places and vehicles or smearing unwilling people with colour on public roads and public places in Hyderabad”.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand and Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty issued separate notifications in this regard in exercise of the powers vested in them under the Hyderabad City Police Act. The Police Commissioners have also prohibited the movement of two-wheelers and other vehicles in groups on streets and public places, disturbing peace and order and or causing inconvenience, annoyance or danger to the public.