A major controversy has occurred in Congress-ruled Telangana following the Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand issued a notice ordering Hindus celebrating Holi not to throw colours or coloured water on people who willingly don’t want to play Holi.
Riding bikes and other vehicles in a group on roads and public places is prohibited.
The notice issued on 11th March 2025 reads, “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 City, causing annoyance. Prohibit movement of two-wheelers and other vehicles in groups on streets and public places disturbing peace and order and causing inconveniences, annoyance or danger to the public. This order shall be in force from 1800 hours on 13-03-2025 to 0600 hours on 15-03-2025 in connection with celebrations of Holi Festival-2025″.
It further says that anyone found violating these directives would be prosecuted under section 76 of the Hyderabad City Police, Act 1348 Fasli. The notice issued by Hydearbad Police Commissioner CV Anand adds, “The Public are hereby informed that any person violating the above order shall be liable for prosecution for violation under Sec. 76 of The Hyderabad City Police, Act 1348 Fasli”.
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