Security beefed up for Hyderabad Bandh
Hyderabad, Sept 29 (INN): The Telangana Political Joint Action Committee has called for Hyderabad Bandh on Friday as part of Sakala Janula Samme, or the people's general strike, demanding statehood for Telangana region.
The City Police has made elaborate security arrangements to ensure that the law and order is maintained. Police Commissioner AK Khan warned of serious action if anyone indulged in violence.
Director General of Police V Dinesh Reddy has asked the people of the twin cities not to be apprehensive of Hyderabad Bandh. Talking to media persons after inaugurating a newly constructed building for Musheerabad police station, the DGP said the police department has taken all measures to ensure that the bandh remains peaceful.
He recalled that the general strike observed by employees has not witnessed any untoward incidents so far in 10 Telangana districts. Dinesh Reddy also warned of stringent action against anti-social elements who want to destroy properties during the bandh.
Meanwhile, the South Central Railway has cancelled all MMTS following Hyderabad bandh call from 6 am to 12 pm between Secunderabad-Faluknama and Secunderabad-Lingampally and in other routes.
News Posted: 29 September, 2011
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