NEW DELHI: A drunk man was booked in Hyderbad for allegedly kissing an on-duty policeman during the Bonalu festival procession on Sunday. Murlidhar, Circle Inspector, Nallakunta police station said that a person named Bhanu, resident of Malkajgiri, who came to attend the procession in Nallakunta area obstructed Sub Inspector Mahendra and kissed him in an inebriated condition.

Police said that the arrested man appeared to be in an inebriated condition. The man first hugged the policeman and then went on to kiss him on the mouth.

"On Sunday, Bonalu festival was celebrated in Hyderabad city and as part of the arrangements, our police personnel were performing their duties in the limits of Nallakunta police station. Sub Inspector Mahendra was at a procession in the area." Circle Inspector further added.

A case was later registered against Bhanu for obstructing a policeman under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code.

"Today we have taken him into custody and he is being sent to judicial remand," Murlidhar said.

Bonalu festival was celebrated in Telangana on Sunday.

(agency inputs)

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