Hyderabad, May 10 -- In view of the Lok Sabha elections, all liquor shops, including non-proprietary clubs, star hotels, and restaurants, shall not sell or serve liquor from May 11 at 6 pm to May 13 at 6 pm in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Commissioner of Police K Sreenivasa Reddy, said in a press release, "In exercise of the power vested in me under Section 20, Telangana Exercise Act, 1968 (Act No. 06 of 1794) I hereby order in the interest of public peace and tranquility that all liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs, and other establishments selling or serving liquor shall remain closed."

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