Hyderabad Police Clarifies Shop Closing Times Amid Owaisi’s Request

The Hyderabad police have clarified that recent social media claims about shops closing by 10:30 or 11 p.m. are misleading. According to the police, shops and establishments will continue to follow the existing rules for opening and closing times.

The recent social media news making rounds that city police are closing shops by 10.30 or 11 pm are totally misleading. The shops and establishments will open/close as per the already existing rules only. Hence the same may be noted by all. — Hyderabad City Police (@hydcitypolice) June 24, 2024

Earlier, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi requested that shops be allowed to remain open until at least 12 a.m. He pointed out that big cities across the country allow shops to operate at night and emphasized the need for a uniform policy, especially during economic downturns.

Owaisi said in a post on X, “@TelanganaDGP @CPHydCity could such an announcement be made by police in Jubilee Hills? Whether they are Irani chai hotels or pan shops or commercial establishments, they should be allowed to remain open till 12 AM at least. In any case, there should be a uniform policy across the board. Big metros across the country allow shops to be open in the night. There’s already an economic downturn. Why is it different in Hyderabad?”