Telangana Police Issue Warning For Holi 2025: 'No Throwing Colours On Unwilling Persons, No Public Nuisance'

For Holi 2025, the Hyderabad and Cyberabad Police have released official notifications prohibiting such activities, citing potential public annoyance and disruption.

Additionally, engaging in group bike or car rides that could disrupt public peace will lead to strict legal action.

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Ahead of Holi 2025, Hyderabad and Cyberabad police have issued stringent guidelines to maintain public order and prevent any disturbances during the festivities. The authorities have explicitly warned against throwing colours or coloured water on individuals, vehicles, or public spaces without consent. Additionally, engaging in group bike or car rides that could disrupt public peace will lead to strict legal action.

The Hyderabad and Cyberabad Police have released official notifications prohibiting such activities, citing potential public annoyance and disruption. According to the directive, violations will be dealt with under Section 76 of the Hyderabad City Police Act, 1348 Fasli.

The release, as posted by ANI, said: "Throwing colours or coloured water on unwilling persons, places and Vehicles or smearing unwilling people with colour, on public roads and public places in Hyderabad City, causing annoyance."

To ensure smooth implementation, the order will be in effect from 6 PM on March 13 to 6 AM on March 15 in Hyderabad, while in Cyberabad, restrictions will apply from 6 AM on March 14 to 6 AM on March 15. The police have urged residents to celebrate responsibly and avoid actions that could lead to legal consequences.

 

Hyderabad Police and Cyberabad Police have issued a notification prohibiting throwing colours or coloured water on unwilling persons, places and vehicles or smearing unwilling people with colour, on public roads and public places in Hyderabad city and Cyberabad causing annoyance.… pic.twitter.com/X735PQX3md

— ANI (@ANI) March 13, 2025

 

Holi, a widely celebrated Hindu festival, is also known as the Festival of Colors, Love, and Spring. It signifies the arrival of spring and is joyfully observed across India and in various parts of the world.

This vibrant festival takes place on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Phalguna, usually occurring in March.