Ahead of the New Year’s Eve, the Mumbai Police stated that they will be deploying additional force to ensure safe and smooth conduct of the celebrations across the city.
Moreover, the police officials have announced several measures and drives being planned for the New Year’s Eve, which is celebrated on December 31.
As per an official notification by the Thane and Navi Mumbai Police, around 3,000-3,500 police personnel and officers will be deployed in and around the city on December 31 and January 1, to maintain the law and order situation.
In addition, special squads have been constituted to keep a check on rash drivers and also to ensure the safety of women.
The Thane Police commissioner has also ordered for special squads to keep an eye on well-known hotels, lounges, pubs and bars, dhabbas etc. Officers in casual attire will also patrol coastal areas and keep an eye on the jetty landing points.
They have also been instructed to cover the areas where swimming pools are located and also install CCTV cameras as required.
Besides, sources from the Thane Police commissionerate said most of the main flyovers will be partially closed and vehicle check-ups will be conducted at major points.
During the New Year celebrations, breath analyser tests will be carried and violators will be penalised. The police will also be on the lookout for those consuming alcohol in public places. The police have appealed to citizens to report any suspicious persons or any suspicious bags or items to the Thane city police control room.
The Commissioner also appealed to the citizens to enjoy without compromising on road safety and security. People are advised not to drink and drive.
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