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A Holi celebration in Relakayalapalli village, Khammam district, turned violent when the sarpanch’s husband, Bansi, was attacked with boiling water by miscreants. He sustained burn injuries but is reported to be stable.

Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated across Telangana with enthusiasm as people gathered in apartments, parks, and localities to smear gulal and share sweets. Indira Park Walkers Association hosted a lively event attended by former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and BRS MLA Ch Malla Reddy.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao conveyed Holi greetings to the people of Telangana, emphasising the festival’s role in fostering love, harmony, and renewal.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar urged citizens to celebrate Holi responsibly and warned of strict action against troublemakers. DJs are banned, liquor outlets will close temporarily, and She Teams will monitor harassment. Extra security will also be deployed during Ramzan.

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Revellers gathered in junctions of streets for celebrating the festival in Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad district centres from early morning till afternoon

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Greeting the citizens on the eve of festival on Thursday, Sangareddy SP Paritosh Pankaj asked the youth not to venture into water bodies in a festive mood

The women made colours with modugu puvvu (Butea Monosperma), which is traditionally used by Telugu people in Holi celebrations, beetroot, carrot, watermelon, cabbage, mandara flower (Hibiscus) and various leafy vegetables.

The Kartik Mahadev Temple, also known as the Bhasma Shankar Temple has remained shut since 1978, after the communal riots rocked the city. It was reopened after 46 years on December 13, 2024 and many damaged idols were also recovered

The order will be in effect from 6 am to 6 pm

Sambhal Circle Officer Anuj Chaudhary says those uncomfortable with Holi colours should remain indoors, urges both communities to respect each other's sentiments, appeales to people to avoid forcibly applying colours on those who do not wish to participate

The manager offered them Rs 500, for which they picked up an argument demanding at least Rs 50,000

Any violation will be dealt strictly, the police warned.

South Central Railway is all set to run special trains between various destinations to clear Holi rush.