Section 144 imposed in Twin Cities

Hyderabad: In view of polling for Telangana assembly elections on Friday, Hyderabad police imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in 200 meter radius of polling stations in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

In a press note issued on Wednesday, Hyderabad police said that to maintain public order and peace in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad section 144 will be imposed in 200 meter radius from the polling stations within the limits of the twin cities on Friday in connection with Telangana State Legislative Assembly.

This order will remain in force from 6 am to 8 pm on Friday. “The public are hereby informed that, any person violating the above orders shall be liable for prosecution,” the press note further read.