On Tuesday, the Hyderabad police said that devotees may land in trouble if they burst firecrackers or collect funds forcibly for religious functions during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival celebrations 2019 between September 2 and September 12 across the state.

The police have "strictly prohibited" bursting of firecrackers at public places and the forcible collection of 'Chanda' (contribution) by "anti-social elements" during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in order to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the festival.