Prohibitory orders issued in city ahead of MLC Polls

In his order, the city police chief prohibited assembly of persons, any kind of processions, carrying of sticks either with or without flags, lathis, fire arms, or any other weapons which can be used as weapons for offence or defense by persons in processions, big gathering or meetings within a radius of one kilometre from the polling stations.

Use of mikes/public address system by anybody or parties in the entire twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad is prohibited. He also prohibited playing music, singing or speeches or broadcasting through or speakers of any other instruments, making a speech, gesture or mimetic representation, exhibition or dissemination of pictures, symbols, placards or any other thing which is likely to create religious animosity or hatred between different communities or individuals or is likely to bring about commission of an offence or disturbance or contempt of the law or of a lawful authority. He warned that any person violating the order shall be liable for prosecution. The order shall be in force with effect from 5 pm on March 21 to 6 am on March 23.