NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police is taking extensive steps to ensure safety during New Year celebrations in the capital. Various locations across the city will witness increased police presence to maintain law and order on Sunday.
Key areas like Connaught Place, India Gate, Aerocity, Mukherjee Nagar, Vasant Kunj Mall, and EDM Mall will have heightened security with deployed police personnel. This initiative aims to prevent any potential disturbances at malls, cafes, restaurants, and hotels hosting New Year events.
"Delhi Police will deploy personnel at spots expecting gatherings on 31st December. We'll have security in places like Connaught Place, India Gate, Aerocity, Qutub Minar, Greater Kailash, Saket Mall, Netaji Subhash Place, Mukherjee Nagar, Vasant Kunj Mall, EDM Mall, Pacific Mall, Champa Gali, Hudson Lane, Hauz Khas, and other crowded areas. Traffic restrictions will apply in Connaught Place after 8 pm," mentioned Special CP Traffic SS Yadav.
Police officers will operate in shifts on New Year's Eve, ensuring continuous vigilance. "We've organized two shifts for deployment: 5 pm to midnight and midnight to 6 am," stated Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey.
Stringent Actions Against Reckless Behavior To prevent reckless activities like stunt-biking and hooliganism, the police have implemented rigorous security measures. "No motorcycle stunts or triple riding will be tolerated under any circumstances. Our teams will seize motorcycles immediately from violators, and strict action will follow," warned DCP Tirkey.
More than 10,000 police personnel from various units will be deployed on December 31 to monitor public places closely. Additionally, the Delhi Traffic Police will assign around 2,500 officers to regulate traffic, prevent chaos on the roads, and crack down on drunk driving.
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