New Delhi: To ensure safety and security of public on the eve of new year celeberation the Delhi police have rolled out extensive security measures, intensifie viglinace teams and swift actions teams in the capital.
The key security initiatives include 27 traffic checkpoints equipped with breath analyzers to ensure road safety and 57 fortified pickets monitoring vehicular movement and suspect activities.
Surendra Choudhary, IPS said that 14 Quick Reaction Teams (QRT) and 16 Police Control Room (PCR) vans have been stationed at strategic locations for rapid response.
The Delhi police said that special attention is being given to 35 celebration venues and 15 popular spots, including malls, motels, and cinema halls, which will be under strict surveillance.
“Security staff have also been deployed at 21 bus stops, on 60 motorcycles patrolling vulnerable routes, and in eight prominent hotels.”
In total, the police force comprises seven Assistant Commissioners of Police, 38 Inspectors, and 329 Sub-Inspectors and Assistant Sub-Inspectors, alongside 161 female officers.
Authorities have appealed to residents to celebrate responsibly and cooperate with the deployed personnel.
Dhal Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Traffic said, “Connaught Place and India Gate are the main points in New Delhi district, which always witness huge crowds on New Year.
“We will allow only those who have a valid parking label. Apart from this, we will divert the rest of the vehicles. Around 400 of our traffic police personnel will be deployed.”
The officials said that around 48 bike patrolling teams will be deployed in the in the area. Along with this, our team will be deployed with alcohol meters to check and prosecute drunk drivers.
Any suspicious activity should be promptly reported to nearby officers or through the helpline number 112.