Noida: The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have announced the imposition of prohibitory measures under CrPC Section 144 on December 31 and January 1, prohibiting the unlawful assembly of five or more people in Noida and Greater Noida. Unauthorized processions, holding religious prayers, and the consumption of alcohol in public places have also been banned for Sunday and Monday.

According to the instructions, the use of private drones within a radius of one kilometer of government establishments is completely banned during this period. Police permission would be required for the use of drones in other areas, as per the order issued by the police commissionerate.

"The festivities would begin on New Year's Eve, which will continue till January 1. Along with these festivities, various programs like demonstrations, etc., are proposed to be organized by various organizations from time to time," the order noted.

"In view of the above, the possibility of disturbing the peace by anti-social elements cannot be ruled out... for which appropriate arrangements are also made to complete it safely, and remedial measures need to be taken," the police said.

To maintain peace and harmony in the Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissionerate, any mischievous elements must be prevented from carrying out such activities that may create a possibility of creating an adverse environment, it added. Police said the violation of these prohibitory measures will be a punishable offense.

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