Hyderabad Puranapul Clash: Situation Peaceful, FIR Registered: Police

Hyderabad, Jan 15: Tension prevailed in the Puranapul area of Hyderabad’s Old City after a clash between two groups escalated into violence late Tuesday night.

The incident occurred around 11.30 pm and led to police intervention, including a lathi charge, to bring the situation under control.

Police said a minor dispute between two groups initially triggered the incident.

However, the argument quickly turned violent, with both sides allegedly attacking each other. As the situation worsened, police rushed to the spot and attempted to disperse the crowd.

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When the groups refused to withdraw, police resorted to a lathi charge. During the clash and stone pelting, several police personnel sustained injuries.

Senior officers immediately took stock of the situation. As a precaution, police imposed tight security in and around Puranapul.

Authorities blocked the main road connecting Bahadurpura and Puranapul and diverted traffic through alternate routes. Police also restricted the entry of outsiders into the area to prevent further escalation.

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Hyderabad Puranapul clash | Heavy police deployment and action assured

Hyderabad City Police Joint Commissioner Law and Order Tafseer Iqubal, along with other senior officials, visited the Purana Pul area of Hussaini Alam area during the intervening night.

After reviewing the ground situation, he said additional forces from the police headquarters and the Rapid Action Force had been deployed.

He also confirmed that paramilitary forces were called in to maintain law and order.

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Addressing the media, Tafseer Iqubal said an FIR had been registered in connection with the incident. He added that police had obtained certain leads and assured that strict action would be taken against those responsible for disturbing peace. Iqubal said police would not tolerate any attempt to create unrest in the Hyderabad city.

Meanwhile, police continued picketing in the locality to ensure calm. Although the situation later stabilised, officials said they remained alert to prevent any fresh incidents. Police urged residents to maintain restraint and not believe rumours.

An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the clash.

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