A video of the announcement made through a loudspeaker installed in an autorickshaw in the Old City area was widely circulated on social media, in which the announcer can be heard warning people that if they are seen on the roads after 11 p.m., they will be beaten.
"Don't even dare to be seen after 11pm. If you dare, you will be beaten and lathicharged. The police will not be friendly. Don't open (shops) after 11pm," he said. He heard the announcer say.
Meanwhile, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the Telangana DGP and Hyderabad Police Commissioner whether such an announcement can be made in Jubilee Hills, a posh neighborhood of the city.
“Whether they are Iranian chai hotels, bread shops or commercial establishments, they should be allowed to stay open at least until 12 midnight. In any case, there should be a uniform policy across the board. Large metropolitan areas across the country allow stores to stay open late into the night. There is already an economic recession. Why is it different in Hyderabad,” he asked.
Many netizens criticized the police for openly stating that they are not friendly to the people.
The announcement came after shops and commercial establishments were ordered to close their businesses by 11 p.m.
The restriction was imposed in view of the law and order situation. The city police are on alert after a series of murders that have occurred in recent days.
People were also advised not to offer transportation to strangers and to move aimlessly on the roads late at night. Those who consume liquor in public places have been warned to take strict action.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who recently reviewed the law and order situation, directed the police to act tough to control crime.
The police have intensified night patrols in the city to control the movement of criminals and drunk people who cause nuisance on the roads.
Over the past few days, police have detained youths wandering the streets after midnight and counseled them.
"Don't even dare to be seen after 11pm. If you dare, you will be beaten and lathicharged. The police will not be friendly. Don't open (shops) after 11pm," he said. He heard the announcer say.
Meanwhile, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the Telangana DGP and Hyderabad Police Commissioner whether such an announcement can be made in Jubilee Hills, a posh neighborhood of the city.
“Whether they are Iranian chai hotels, bread shops or commercial establishments, they should be allowed to stay open at least until 12 midnight. In any case, there should be a uniform policy across the board. Large metropolitan areas across the country allow stores to stay open late into the night. There is already an economic recession. Why is it different in Hyderabad,” he asked.
Many netizens criticized the police for openly stating that they are not friendly to the people.
The announcement came after shops and commercial establishments were ordered to close their businesses by 11 p.m.
The restriction was imposed in view of the law and order situation. The city police are on alert after a series of murders that have occurred in recent days.
People were also advised not to offer transportation to strangers and to move aimlessly on the roads late at night. Those who consume liquor in public places have been warned to take strict action.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who recently reviewed the law and order situation, directed the police to act tough to control crime.
The police have intensified night patrols in the city to control the movement of criminals and drunk people who cause nuisance on the roads.
Over the past few days, police have detained youths wandering the streets after midnight and counseled them.
