Unrest in old city: Ramzan market closure amid unclear messages

Hyderabad: Commotion prevailed in several markets in the old city after police closed shops and hotels at 11 pm on the first day of Ramzan.

The police patrol vehicles started asking shop owners to down shutters at 11 pm the usual time.
Soon after the police directive, the shop owners called up public representatives.

At Pathergatti Charminar MLA Zulfeqar Ali reached the spot of commotion and spoke to the inspector. The police said there are no orders issued so far.

Earlier during the day Mohd Ashwaq Additional DCP (west) said the government accorded permission to keep shops open till the next morning during Ramzan.

Tension prevailed at Falaknuma where the shopkeepers called in local corporator. The sub-inspector spoke to him and left the place.

A call recording of the Advisor to Government on Minority Affairs saying the government permitted shops to remain open 24 hours in Ramzan was issued and is making rounds on social media.