Delhi on high alert for New Year; 3,000 police personnel deployed

Delhi Police has deployed nearly 3,000 personnel for New Year's Eve security. Over 50 checkpoints and 60 party zones are under watch to curb drunk driving and manage crowds, with similar heightened security measures in Ayodhya and Bhopal.

Delhi Police has intensified security arrangements across the national capital, deploying nearly 3,000 personnel to ensure public safety and maintain law and order for the New Year celebrations.

Massive Deployment Across National Capital

Speaking to ANI, Joimmissiont Coner Sanjay Kumar Jain said extensive deployments have been planned across Delhi. "As every year, Delhi Police has made elaborate security arrangements for this New Year. We have deployed static and mobile patrol teams at various locations," Jain said.

He added that more than 50 checkpoints have been set up across the city to curb traffic violations and conduct checks for drunk driving using breath analysers.

According to Jain, around 60 party zones, including popular markets, malls and nightlife hubs, have been identified where intensified checking will be carried out.

Additionally, Jain said, "police officials have had separate meetings with owners of nightclubs and restaurants, and have urged them to act as responsible outlets, requesting them not to serve alcohol to underage, stop serving and close at the prescribed time."

"Nearly 3,000 police personnel will be deployed to ensure smooth movement, prevent untoward incidents and manage crowds," Jain said, adding that strict action will be taken against violators.

Heightened Alert in Ayodhya and Bhopal

In Ayodhya, authorities have divided the entire temple town into sectors and zones, deploying personnel accordingly while monitoring crowds through CCTV cameras and drones, as a surge of devotees continues to arrive for darshan. Police are also conducting vehicle checks and enforcing drunk-driving norms.

Likewise, in Bhopal, police have intensified checking procedures, carrying out thorough searches of vehicles to prevent illegal transportation of liquor and conducting breath analyser tests. Bars and restaurants in the Madhya Pradesh capital have also been inspected and issued strict guidelines to follow during celebrations.

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