Overview
- Hyderabad City Police on Saturday refused permission for the BRS-backed ‘Secunderabad Bachao’ rally and deployed large contingents across Secunderabad.
- Organisers said police examined the route and initially approved it, then sent a 10:40 p.m. Friday message revoking permission.
- BRS leaders reported preventive detentions tied to the plan and demanded the immediate release of those held.
- The rally sought a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation distinct from GHMC to protect the area’s identity and improve administration.
- KT Rama Rao said the party will approach the High Court for relief and vowed to continue protests, adding that BRS would make Secunderabad a separate district if it returns to power.