Hyderabad, March 17 -- Hyderabad Commissioner of Police CV Anand has addressed criticism regarding restrictions issued by the police in the lead-up to the Holi festival.

In a post on X on Sunday, March 16, Anand labeled those criticizing the restrictions as "hatemongers" and emphasized that the police aim to ensure public order during festivals.

Anand questioned whether the police had interfered with anyone's Holi celebrations, stating, "Police never does that, it only takes precautions and facilitates so that everyone enjoys their festivals in an orderly manner."

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