T threat ruins New year plans//?/

Just when harried Hyderabadis were gearing up to say ‘good riddance’ to a nasty 2009, and ring in 2010 on the right note, T activists announced, “Not so soon...”

With the agitating students of OU and other student wings making it clear that they “will not tolerate” any New Year revelry that makes light of the current situation in the state, young party hoppers who hoped to wrap up 2009 in style, are a disappointed lot.

While some young ’uns are grounded, thanks to the security scare, others confess they have cancelled their New Year’s eve plans to avoid unpleasant run-ins with frenzied mobs, who are sure to play party poopers. And even though cops are doing their best to reassure the public, nothing seems to be working to ease the tension.

Youngsters are wary of heading to crowded bashes and are opting for risk-free private parties. Meenakshii Thakur, a second year student of CBIT, says, “My parents have asked me not to step out for any party this New Year. And considering how tense the situation has become of late, one can’t really blame anyone for feeling paranoid. I hate the thought of sitting cooped up indoors when the world is celebrating. I might go to Mumbai or plan a house party at a friend’s place. One thing is for sure, I want to avoid trouble.”
Permission problems don’t plague young girls alone this year. Boys too are being grounded by worried parents, says Firdous Majeed, a final year student of St Mary’s. “parents are apprehensive of letting us go out on New Year’s eve. House parties are the norm now as it doesn’t feel too safe to venture out. I am also planning to stay at home and ring the year in with my close friends.”

Even those who have their reservations and tickets in place are backing out. Aditi Gupta, an engineering graduate from Vasavi College of Engineering, says, “After I heard about the latest threat, I decided to scrap my original party plans. Instead, I’ll head to a private bash that doesn’t attract much attention.”

Commissioner of Police B. Prasada Rao, meanwhile, says cops will be able to keep things under control. “Telangana supporters cannot ruin celebrations. Starting today, Section 144 will be enforced for a week. Passes for New Year bashes are being sold at star hotels and upmarket commercial establishments only.

There will be continuous patrolling around hotels and nightclubs all through the night. Also, the control rooms have been instructed to take every call made to the helpline seriously.”

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