Delhi readies for New Year celebrations amid heavy security arrangements

Updated : Jan 02, 2023 10:41
|
PTI

Delhi Police has deployed over 18,000 personnel from district and traffic units across the national capital to keep a strict vigil on any kind of violations and ensure security during New Year celebrations, officials said on Saturday.

As many as 125 spots of drunk driving have been identified in the city for taking strict action against those driving under the influence alcohol, they said.

Last year, a total of 657 challans were issued on New Year's eve, in which 36 were related to drunk driving, according to police.

Traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place from 8 pm Saturday, they said, adding alcometers will be used to check drunk driving.

Also read|New Year Party: Tips to get over that hangover

DelhiNew year celebrationSecurity

Recommended For You

editorji | India

India not neutral, it is on side of peace: PM Modi to Putin on Ukraine conflict

editorji | India

AAP to hold farmers’ Mahapanchayat in Gujarat's Amreli on December 7 amid crop loss crisis

editorji | India

Russian President Putin accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

editorji | India

IndiGo disruptions worsen; over 400 flights cancelled, passengers stranded for long hours

editorji | India

Over 500 BJP and Congress leaders join AAP at Gujarat Jodo JANSABHA in Morva Hadaf