Hyderabad, March 15 -- As many as 14,000 police personnel were deployed across Hyderabad for Holi on Friday, March 14. With four minor incidents of altercation, the festival passed off peacefully in the city.

Hyderabad police commissioner CV Anand said that despite the heavy security, the four incidents occurred during Holi and were nipped in the bud. "All in all, the festivities concluded peacefully across the city bringing a huge relief to the citizens," Anand said.

Anand remarked that the city police personnel had to miss celebrations to ensure the safety of the people.

The city police commissioner's statement comes as a reaction to public criticism of restrictions imposed in Hyderabad during festivals.

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