Where is the hustle bustle of Hyderabad?

Hyderabad, traditionally a city that never sleeps, has never looked so barren and empty. Think of the Old City and what comes to mind are quaint little streets crammed with hundreds of shops. Against the background of the majestic Charminar, one can almost hear the echoes of pavement dwellers calling out to enthusiastic shoppers and passers-by. In sharp contrast to the hustle bustle of everyday life is the uneasy calm that has gripped the city after riots broke out on Monday, killing one person and injuring 80 others. The roads are empty and the markets quiet amidst the shadow of paramilitary forces. Not quiet the Hyderabad one is familiar with…

  • Hyderabad, traditionally a city that never sleeps, has never looked so barren and empty. <br><br> Think of the Old City and what comes to mind are quaint little streets crammed with hundreds of shops. Against the background of the majestic Charminar, one can almost hear the echoes of pavement dwellers calling out to enthusiastic shoppers and passers-by.<br><br> In sharp contrast to the hustle bustle of everyday life is the uneasy calm that has gripped the city after riots broke out on Monday, killing two people and injuring 150 others.<br><br> The roads are empty and the markets quiet amidst the shadow of paramilitary forces. Not quite the Hyderabad one is familiar with?
    Hyderabad, traditionally a city that never sleeps, has never looked so barren and empty.

    Think of the Old City and what comes to mind are quaint little streets crammed with hundreds of shops. Against the background of the majestic Charminar, one can almost hear the echoes of pavement dwellers calling out to enthusiastic shoppers and passers-by.

    In sharp contrast to the hustle bustle of everyday life is the uneasy calm that has gripped the city after riots broke out on Monday, killing two people and injuring 150 others.

    The roads are empty and the markets quiet amidst the shadow of paramilitary forces. Not quite the Hyderabad one is familiar with…
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  • The toll in the violence since Saturday rose to two when a youth was stabbed to death in the Karwan area on Tuesday. The communal clashes, which broke out Saturday following a dispute over religious flags, have also left over 150 people injured.
    The toll in the violence since Saturday rose to two when a youth was stabbed to death in the Karwan area on Tuesday. The communal clashes, which broke out Saturday following a dispute over religious flags, have also left over 150 people injured.
  • The curfew disrupted life as shops and businesses remained closed and buses and auto rickshaws went off the roads.
    The curfew disrupted life as shops and businesses remained closed and buses and auto rickshaws went off the roads.
  • Shops in the markets around the Charminar downed their shutters. State-owned Road Transport Corporation (RTC) also stopped plying buses on the Charminar-Falaknuma road, the busiest road in the Old City.
    Shops in the markets around the Charminar downed their shutters. State-owned Road Transport Corporation (RTC) also stopped plying buses on the Charminar-Falaknuma road, the busiest road in the Old City.
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  • In order to control the situation, police even used rapid action force. Shops around the place were shut down and even the busiest roads were seen empty.
    In order to control the situation, police even used rapid action force. Shops around the place were shut down and even the busiest roads were seen empty.
  • Here's what started it all and led to the uneasy calm.<br><br>Violence spread through the Old City with crowds pelting stones at each other near the tourist landmark of the Charminar mosque.<br><br>With the situation going out of control following the stabbing of one person at Moghulpura, the police had no other option but to impose the night curfew.(AP photo)
    Here's what started it all and led to the uneasy calm.

    Violence spread through the Old City with crowds pelting stones at each other near the tourist landmark of the Charminar mosque.

    With the situation going out of control following the stabbing of one person at Moghulpura, the police had no other option but to impose the night curfew.(AP photo)
  • Curfew was imposed on Monday evening in 17 police station areas of South Zone after fresh violence erupted in Moghalpura, Shalibanda, Charminar, Aliabad, Falaknuma, Shamsheergunj and Lal Darwaja localities.(AP photo)
    Curfew was imposed on Monday evening in 17 police station areas of South Zone after fresh violence erupted in Moghalpura, Shalibanda, Charminar, Aliabad, Falaknuma, Shamsheergunj and Lal Darwaja localities.(AP photo)
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  • "We have intensified patrolling in lanes and by-lanes in curfew-affected areas where communal clashes took place during the last three days," Hyderabad City Police Commissioner A K Khan said. He said though the situation was tense, it was totally under control with the deployment of a large number of security forces including RAF and CRPF.(AP photo)
    "We have intensified patrolling in lanes and by-lanes in curfew-affected areas where communal clashes took place during the last three days," Hyderabad City Police Commissioner A K Khan said. He said though the situation was tense, it was totally under control with the deployment of a large number of security forces including RAF and CRPF.(AP photo)
  • The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals even as violence continued on the streets of the Old City.(AP photo)
    The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals even as violence continued on the streets of the Old City.(AP photo)
  • One person was stabbed to death on Monday and another hurt in the Shalibanda area. Another person was injured when a vehicle was attacked at Khilwat Chowrasta. About 130 persons, suspected to be involved in the communal clashes, have been taken into custody so far, police added.(AP photo)
    One person was stabbed to death on Monday and another hurt in the Shalibanda area. Another person was injured when a vehicle was attacked at Khilwat Chowrasta. About 130 persons, suspected to be involved in the communal clashes, have been taken into custody so far, police added.(AP photo)
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  • A woman walks past an auto rickshaw that was destroyed in the riots. Authorities fired tear gas and warning shots and swung batons to disperse angry crowd who attacked each other with stones and clubs.(AP photo)
    A woman walks past an auto rickshaw that was destroyed in the riots. Authorities fired tear gas and warning shots and swung batons to disperse angry crowd who attacked each other with stones and clubs.(AP photo)
  • An injured man lies on the road after clashes in the Old City area of Hyderabad. Incidents of stabbing, arson, stone pelting, attacks on places of worship, shops and vehicles were reported from over a dozen areas. (AP photo)
    An injured man lies on the road after clashes in the Old City area of Hyderabad. Incidents of stabbing, arson, stone pelting, attacks on places of worship, shops and vehicles were reported from over a dozen areas. (AP photo)
  • The Centre has rushed 1,800 paramilitary personnel to restore peace in the sensitive areas. The entire force has been put on alert to maintain law and order in view of Hanuman Jayanti celebrations on Tuesday.
    The Centre has rushed 1,800 paramilitary personnel to restore peace in the sensitive areas. The entire force has been put on alert to maintain law and order in view of Hanuman Jayanti celebrations on Tuesday.
  • Police fired tear gas to disperse crowds that clashed for a third straight day in India's information technology hub, leaving more than 150 injured.(AP photo)
    Police fired tear gas to disperse crowds that clashed for a third straight day in India's information technology hub, leaving more than 150 injured.(AP photo)
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