The Lashkar Bonals, which stand as a symbol of a special culture in Bhagyanagar, began with grandeur. Liquor shops will be closed in Hyderabad for two days. Liquor shops in the twin cities will be closed from 6 am on 17th of this month to 6 pm on 16th on the occasion of Bonala festival. Police Commissioner CV Anand ordered that this should be implemented for these two days.

 The fairs held in the twin cities in the month of Ashada are celebrated every year. In this order, CP CV Anand has revealed that the two days should be kept closed as part of the pre-emptive measures to prevent any untoward incidents from happening this year as well. Along with wine shops, bars, clubs and pubs that serve liquor have also been announced to be closed. With this, all the liquor shops will be completely closed for two days.

Keeping in view the Bonala festival, wine shops have been suggested to be closed. He warned that action will be taken against the owners if they violate the rules. He also warned that strict action will be taken if people drink liquor and create fights in public places.

 As the devotees were attending on a large scale, the police set up a huge bando bastu. A special control room has been set up at Mahankali PS to review the situation from time to time. The control room was connected to the police command control room and surveillance of CCTV cameras was increased. Officials estimate that around 5 lakh people will submit bonas.