Hyderabad, 22 September
Ganesh Immersion: Cyberabad Liquor Stores to Remain Closed on September 25-26
All liquor outlets under the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate will remain closed from 6 am on Friday, September 25, to 6 am on Saturday, September 26, in view of the final immersion of Ganesh idols.
According to a notification issued by Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr M Ramesh, the closure has been ordered in the interest of maintaining public peace and tranquillity during the Ganesh immersion processions. Ganesh Immersion Cyberabad Liquor Stores to Remain Closed on September 25-26.
Which liquor outlets will remain closed?
The order applies to all toddy and wine shops as well as bars attached to restaurants under the Cyberabad Commissionerate.
However, liquor outlets located in star hotels and registered clubs have been excluded from the closure order.
The restrictions will remain in force for 24 hours, from 6 am on September 25 until 6 am on September 26.
Ganesh immersion arrangements in Telangana
The final immersion of Ganesh idols is expected to bring large processions across Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana.
The nine-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began across the state on September 14, with idols installed at homes, apartment complexes and public locations.
Large numbers of devotees participated in the celebrations, with Ganesh idols being worshipped across Hyderabad and towns and villages throughout Telangana.
Meanwhile, Hyderabad experienced a pleasant morning following overnight drizzle. Residents visited markets to purchase Ganesh idols and other puja materials as the celebrations continued.