Hyderabad City Police has announced stringent guidelines ahead of the Holi festival on **March 14, 2025**, to maintain public safety and prevent any disturbances.
As per the official notification, the following activities are strictly prohibited:
✅ Throwing colours or water on unwilling individuals.
✅ Smearing colours on vehicles or public property without consent.
✅ Group vehicle movements that disrupt public order.
The **Hyderabad Commissioner of Police, CV Anand**, issued the order on **March 11, 2025**, under **Section 22 of the Hyderabad City Police Act**, which grants the police authority to regulate public gatherings, processions, and ensure law and order. These restrictions will be in effect **from 6 PM on March 13 to 6 AM on March 15, 2025**.
Those violating these prohibitory orders will face **legal action under Section 76 of the Hyderabad City Police Act, 1348 Fasli**, which includes penalties for disobedience of official directives.
The police have urged citizens to **celebrate Holi responsibly** while respecting public spaces and others’ consent to ensure a peaceful and joyous festival in Hyderabad.
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