PD Act invoked against woman for running belt shop in Borabanda - The HinduUpdated - September 26, 2026 09:34 pm IST - HYDERABADBorabanda police on Saturday executed Preventive Detention (PD) Act orders against a 45-year-old woman accused of repeatedly selling liquor illegally through a belt shop in the area.The accused, Vemula Sarala, a resident of Banjara Nagar in Borabanda, had allegedly been operating the belt shop for the past few years and was involved in several cases related to unauthorised liquor sales, police said.The PD orders were executed under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act following orders issued by Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar.Police also warned those operating belt shops or selling liquor without a valid licence in Borabanda to stop such activities. Cases would be registered under the Telangana Excise Act, while habitual offenders could face action under the PD Act, police said.Those providing premises or shelter for belt shops could also be named as accused. Police asked residents to report illegal liquor sales through Dial 112, assuring confidentiality of informants.Published - September 26, 2026 09:17 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }