For the safety of New Year's celebrations, a number of restrictions, including section 144, have been put in place in a number of cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and Lucknow. There have been strict security protocols in place for New Year's Eve celebrations. Look at the limitations in India by city.
According to officials, Delhi Traffic Police will send out 2,500 officers to guarantee that traffic moves smoothly on New Year's Eve, and 250 squads will be assigned to investigate cases of drunk driving. On New Year's Eve, police will maintain heightened security in Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar, Hauz Khas, and South Extension markets, among other locations.
Section 144 was enforced by Mumbai Police throughout the city until January 18. Drones, remote-controlled microlights, paramotors, paragliders, and hot air balloon rides over the city are among the other prohibited activities. These limitations are set to last for a period of thirty days. According to the police, around 2,500 officers, comprising 176 police sub-inspectors, 53 police inspectors, 6 assistant commissioners of police, and 3 deputy commissioners of police, would be sent out to make sure that every visitor to the city is secure.
According to an official on Wednesday, Goa Police has established special teams to reduce the usage of narcotic narcotics during the New Year's festivities. Before the year officially ends, the seaside state is already teeming with visitors. According to Nidhin Valsan, Superintendent of Police (North), the squads would be in operation throughout the coastal region as well as at sites such as the Sunburn EDM festival venue.
Additionally, the Bengaluru Police have announced rigorous precautions, including increased security around the city, traffic restrictions in strategic places, and strict checks on drunk driving. The police said that in the interest of public safety, traffic has been restricted on these major roads on the night of December 31 and January 1, 2024, in anticipation of large gatherings of people celebrating the New Year at key areas in the city, including MG Road, Brigade Road, Residency Road, St Marks Road, and Church Street.
