Hyderabad, April 15 --  The Charminar Police on Wednesday, April 15, issued a "final warning" to people involved in illegal "mamool" collection - extortion from shopkeepers and street vendors - in the area, saying any violation would invite immediate arrest and remand.

The warning came during a counselling session conducted under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Charminar) Kiran Khare, attended by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Charminar Chandra Shekhar and Station House Officer (SHO) Ram Babu.

All identified individuals were warned to immediately stop extortion and intimidation, the police said, adding that violations would result in the opening of rowdy sheets, registration of criminal cases and remand. ...