With 2023 coming to an end, people across the country are gearing up to usher in the New Year 2024 with grand celebrations.
While some people have already gone into the holiday mood and are enjoying their winter vacations, many others are expected to join in the celebrations as New Year's Eve approaches.
Anticipating a huge crowd this New Year's weekend, police in major metropolitan cities in India have imposed certain restrictions to avoid any untoward incident and maintain the law and order situation.
Here’s a look at city-wise restrictions in India for a 'safe' New Year 2024:
DelhiDelhi Traffic Police will deploy 2,500 personnel to control the heavy volume of traffic which is expected at various locations in the national capital on New Year's Eve. According to reports, 250 teams will remain deployed to check drunken driving in different parts of the city on Sunday (December 31).
Moreover, the Traffic Police has posted an advisory on the social media site 'X', mentioning the extra security in areas like Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar, Hauz Khas, and South Extension market.
MumbaiMumbai Police had earlier announced that prohibitory orders will remain in place in the city under Section 144 till January 18. Also, individuals in the city will not be allowed to fly drones, remote-controlled microlight aircraft, paragliders, hand gliders, and hot air balloons over the city.
Moreover, the city police in a post on X informed that 22 DCPs, 45 ACPs, 2051 police officers, and 11,500 officials along with SRPF platoons, QRT team, RCP, and home guards will remain deployed across Mumbai to maintain law and order situation.
BengaluruBengaluru, the IT hub of India, will also be witnessing certain restrictions on New Year's Eve. B Dayananda, Bengaluru Police Commissioner, said the police will keep stringent checks on drunk driving and traffic congestion in key areas.
Anticipating large gatherings in areas like MG Road, Brigade Road, Residency Road, St Marks Road, and Church Street, the police said traffic will be restricted on the night of December 31 and January 1, 2024. To avoid any untoward incident, all parties in Bengaluru, including the ones at hotels, clubs, and pubs, have been ordered to conclude by 1 am.
ChennaiIn Chennai, police have deployed as many as 18,000 police personnel, 1,500 home guards, 420 vehicle checking teams, and 25 road safety patrol teams for the New Year’s celebrations. Besides this, automatic number plate recognition cameras and CCTVs will be operated to enforce the rules on drunk driving, over-speeding, riding without helmets, and noise pollution. "Bursting of firecrackers is strictly prohibited," the Chennai Police wrote on X.
GoaTourists from different parts of the world have already started pouring into the coastal state of India to ring in the New Year. According to PTI, the Goa Police have formed special teams to keep a check on the use of narcotic drugs during the celebrations. These teams will be strictly active near the coastal belt, Superintendent of Police (North Goa), Nidhin Valsan said.
Additionally, the authorities will also be proactive near party venues such as the Sunburn EDM festival.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
