Hyderabad, May 4: Four days after the assassination attempt on MIM floor leader Mr. Akbar Uddin Owaisi tension prevailed in the old city and rumours flew thick and fast following the telecast of video clippings of attack on Akbar Owaisi at 4tv last evening.
Mohammad Pahalwan’s house, hotel and function hall were said to be stormed and stones were pelted.
Meanwhile reports of group clashes have been received from Chandrayangutta area following which police stepped up surveillance in the old city.
In view of tension in the city after the telecast of video clipping on 4tv yesterday evening police forced shops to down shutters in the twin cities.
Commissioner of Police Mr. A K Khan directed all the south zone officials to keep vigilance and police pickets have been set up in the sensitive areas of old city.
Top brass of the city police were watching over the south zone area from Purani Haveli Commissioner Office till late night.
Police have appealed to public not to pay heed to rumours.
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