Hyderabad, Aug. 10 -- In view of Bonalu celebrations, the Hyderabad Police have directed the closure of liquor shops and bars in the Secunderabad zone limits from 10 AM on Monday, August 10, to 10 AM on Tuesday, August 11.

In an official notification dated August 9, the Hyderabad City Commissioner of Police, VC Sajjanar, ordered that all toddy or wine shops, including bars in restaurants (excluding bars in hotels and registered clubs), remain shut.

The Cyberabad Police had also announced the closure of wine or toddy shops and bars on Sunday, August 9, for the Mahankali Bonalu festival.

Meanwhile, the annual Bonalu festival in Hyderabad's Old City will conclude on Monday with a traditional procession through some of the historic areas o...