Police on high alert in Hyderabad

In Telangana, police are on high alert at several places in Hyderabad, following demonstrations in support of the arrested Member of Legislative Assembly, Raja Singh. Additional forces have been deployed at various places in the city, including the old city.

The suspended BJP legislator was arrested under Preventive Detention Act, for his alleged provocative statements against a community.

Police have invoked over 100 cases, registered since 2014, following complaints against him,



after his alleged controversial statement. 

Meanwhile, AIMIM Member of Parliament from Hyderabad, Asaduddin Owaisi appealed to people to ensure that today's Jumma pass of peacefully. 

Meanwhile, BJP state president Bandi Sanjay Kumar has resumed his Praja Sangrama Yatra in Jangoan district where it was disrupted by police Tyree days ago. The Yatra is expected to culminate tomorrow at a public meeting in Hanmakonda.