The police have also prohibited bursting firecrackers in public places, using loudspeakers at high volumes and playing music through DJ systems, as these activities could disturb public peace and tranquillity.

Vijayawada:The NTR district police have prohibited victory rallies, processions and celebrations following the declaration of MPTC and ZPTC election results on Saturday.

NTR police commissioner S.V. Rajasekhar Babu said winning candidates and their supporters would not be allowed to organise rallies, processions or celebrations involving drum beats.

The police have also prohibited bursting firecrackers in public places, using loudspeakers at high volumes and playing music through DJ systems, as these activities could disturb public peace and tranquillity.

The commissionerate has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Section 30 of the Police Act.

The police warned that criminal cases would be registered against those violating the orders by organising rallies, making provocative statements or indulging in activities that could hurt the sentiments of other groups and disturb law and order.

Rajasekhar Babu appealed to winning candidates, public representatives and the public to cooperate with the police to ensure that the election process concluded peacefully. He urged all sections of society to maintain peace and harmony and prevent untoward incidents.

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