Organisers have been instructed to prohibit firecrackers and firearms at events. To prevent overcrowding, the police advised against overselling tickets, which could lead to potential law-and-order disruptions.

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai has announced guidelines for this New Year Celebrations. There is a ban of mass gatherings in popular spots and no DJ events will be held. He also stressed that people only with 2 doses of vaccination will be allowed in pubs.