Strict regulations enforced in Bengaluru on New Year's Eve!!!
For the New Year's Eve festivities, Bengaluru police have put strict rules into place, such as a prohibition on whistling and a requirement that masks be worn in public. As hundreds assemble at the city's well-known locations to welcome 2025, these regulations are meant to maintain safety and order.
In the past, Bengaluru's New Year festivities have come under fire. Allegations of widespread molestation on MG Road in 2017 sparked calls for improved safety protocols and more stringent crowd management. Authorities are doing everything they can to stop similar incidents this year. During a special drive on New Year's Eve last year, the Bengaluru traffic police apprehended almost 330 drivers for driving under the influence. This year, the same level of attention is anticipated.
Comprehensive security measures
More than 2,000 police officers will be on duty on MG Road, where over 100,000 people usually congregate close to midnight. Improved lighting and security measures will be implemented in other locations, including Brigade Road, Church Street, Indiranagar, HSR Layout, and Koramangala. More than 1,000 more personnel have been deployed in koramangala alone. In order to maintain traffic flow and public safety, 11,830 police officers—including senior officers, civil defense employees, and other support staff—will be on duty. Monitoring any rave parties and drug-related activities will receive particular attention.
At a press conference on Monday, karnataka Home minister G Parameshwara stated, "Thousands of police officers have been deployed, and all necessary measures have been taken to ensure that no untoward incidents occur in Bengaluru or anywhere in the state." 817 CCTV cameras and observation towers have been installed throughout the city by the Bengaluru Police.
Women's safety first
According to an NDTV article, the Bengaluru Metro rail Corporation (BMRCL) has announced stringent measures to protect women, including a Rs 500 fine for violators who harass women. Every metro coach will have security guards on board to protect the passengers. Twelve safety islands have been established to support women, and the rani Chennamma Special Squad will be on duty to ensure vigilance. In order to handle emergencies during the celebrations, watchtowers and medical facilities have also been set up.
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