Hand bags banned in R-Day Parade

Hyderabad: Hyderabad City Police Commissioner Anjani Kumar has advised the general public not to carry any hand bags, briefcases, cameras, tiffin carriers or other containers while proceeding to the Parade Grounds for the Republic Day Parade on January 26.

The Police Commissioner, in a notification on Thursday, said that any person carrying restricted items would be subjected to frisking and checking by the police. "The public are, therefore, requested to co-operate with the Police in this regard as this is a security requirement," he said.

A notification regarding diversion of traffic, earmarking parking areas and entry to public stands through predetermined routes, etc, will be issued separately, he said.