Telangana assembly elections: Section 144 imposed in Hyderabad, Secunderabad

HYDERABAD: In wake 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, assembly of five or more persons in 200 meter radius from the polling stations within the limits of the twin cities is prohibited on Friday in connection with Telangana State Legislative Assembly.
This order will remain in force from 6am to 8pm on Friday. “The public are hereby informed that, any person violating the above orders shall be liable for prosecution,” the press note further read.