Hyderabad gears up for 'Chalo Assembly' protest

June 14, 2013 08:56

Andhra Pradesh Police have made heavy security arrangements in Hyderabad in view of the 'Chalo Assembly' protest today by deploying about 10,000 police personnel from the state and 20 companies from the central para-military forces.

After refusing permission for the protest, the police have started checking vehicles at entry points to foil the attempts of the protesters to get into the city.

The police have also intensified surveillance following inputs that Maoists might mix up with the protesters.

Scores of pro-Telangana activists, including leaders of different political parties, have already been taken into preventive custody.

Police have imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC banning assembly of five or more persons in the limits of Hyderabad and Cyberabad Police Commissionerates which will be in force till 6 am on June 15.

Police have made it clear that participation in the 'Chalo Assembly' will be "illegal" and advised students and government employees to stay away from the agitation.

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