Pillion riding at night banned in city

The city police has banned pillion riding within the city limits from 11 pm to 6 am, with the exception of women and children.

The additional commissioner of police (co-ordination), Mr Dwaraka Tirumal Rao, said the prohibition on pillion riding will be enforced within the city limits until further orders.

Speaking on the investigation into the recent communal clashes in the city, Mr Tirumal Rao said 152 cases were registered since March 27 and 165 persons were arrested. “Over 100 persons have been taken into custody for violation of 151 IPC and released later,” he added.