Hyderabad police frisk people in Old City - VIDEOS
Police are frisking people to check for weapons and have expanded night patrols in Hyderabad's Old City in an effort to curtail the growing criminal activity there. Numerous videos of police interrogating people for being out on the road at night have been making the rounds on social media.
Hyderabad police patrol the Old City more frequently
Over the next days, efforts to curb criminal activity in Hyderabad's Old City will continue.
In addition to conducting patrols, police make sure that businesses close at midnight.
After false statements went viral on social media, the police recently clarified business closing times.
It said, “The recent social media news making rounds that city police are closing shops by 10:30 or 11 pm is totally misleading. The shops and establishments will open/close as per the already existing rules only. Hence, the same may be noted by all.”
Netizens question cops’ behavior with children
Following the videos of police frisking people that went viral on social media, some appreciated the action of the cops. However, others have questioned the behavior of police towards children.