Hyderabad, March 12 -- In view of Holi celebrations, Hyderabad police on Wednesday, March 12, announced the closure of all liquor and toddy shops, as well as bars attached to restaurants.

Liquor shops will remain closed from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on March 14 across Hyderabad, Rachakonda, and Cyberabad commissionerates. The directive excludes bars in star hotels and registered clubs.

According to an official notification issued by Hyderabad police, the decision is in line with section 20 of the Telangana Excise Act, 1968, which grants the authority to enforce temporary closures of liquor establishments during public festivals to maintain law and order.

Earlier, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) announced that all slaughterhous...