Hyderabad, Dec. 25 -- The city police conducted Operation Kavach in Hyderabad's Old City and seized some vehicles on Wednesday, December 24.

The operation was conducted at Puranapul with the aim of disarming antisocial elements and seizing illegal articles and vehicles moving around without registration number plates.

The police also checked an illegal belt shop located at Puranapul and seized liquor bottles from the place.

In a statement, South Zone DCP Kiran Khare said the operation was conducted to instill confidence in people and check the movement of antisocial elements late in night on roads and prevent crime.

"In night under the influence of drugs young men are moving around and attacking people with weapons over small issues. ...