Hyderabad: The Hyderabad City Police enforced Section 144 of the CrPC in the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency to ensure peace during the by-election. Police Commissioner C.V. Sajjanar said the order aims to maintain public safety and prevent any untoward incidents.
The order bans gatherings of five or more people within the constituency. It applies within a 200-metre radius of every polling station. The restrictions will remain in effect on November 11 from 6 a.m. until polling ends.
Section 144 enforcement during polling and counting in Jubilee Hills
Sajjanar said Section 144 will continue during vote counting on November 14. It will stay in force from 6 a.m. on November 14 to 6 a.m. on November 15. He said he used powers under Section 67(c) of the Hyderabad City Police Act, 1348 (No. IX) to issue this directive.
The police also banned firecracker bursting or throwing on public roads and open grounds during the counting period. Sajjanar warned that anyone violating the order would face legal action and prosecution. He urged citizens to cooperate with police to maintain calm in the area.