Additional DCP (Traffic) D. Prasad and ACPs P. Bhaskar Rao and N. Suresh Kumar Reddy addressing the media in Vijayawada on September 17, 2023.
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Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP-Traffic) D. Prasad on September 17 appealed to the public not to take out rallies and organise dharnas without obtaining prior permission from the police.
Addressing the media here, the ADCP said that some people were circulating false messages, inviting people for unlawful gatherings, protests and bike rallies. Such programmes were causing traffic congestions and inconvenience to the public, he added.
Central Zone Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) P. Bhaskar Rao said that cases had been booked against those who participated in rallies and protests held at Benz Circle and Patamata Rythu Bazar on September 16.
“Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPc, and Section 30 of Police Act are in force in the limits of NTR Police Commissionerate. Cases will be booked and stern action will be taken against those who participate in protests being organised without prior permission from the police,” the ACP said.
“We appeal to the youth and students not to take part in unlawful activities as police cases may affect the prospects of going abroad and employment,” said Patamata Circle Inspector (CI) D. Kasi Viswanadh.
ACP (Traffic) N. Suresh Kumar Reddy said that 306 drunk driving cases had been registered in the last 15 days.
“Many people are found driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol during political rallies. We will continue the drive against such activities,” said Machavaram CI B. Gunaram.