Delhi Police has deployed more than 18,000 officers to crack down on drunk driving in the city
New Delhi:
Delhi police have deployed more than 18,000 personnel from district and traffic forces across the capital to closely monitor violations of all kinds and ensure safety during the New Year celebrations, officials said today. rice field.
As many as 125 drunk driving locations have been identified in the city, they said, as they have strict measures in place for those who drive under the influence of alcohol.
Police said a total of 657 charangs were issued on New Year’s Eve last year, 36 of which involved drunk driving.
Traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place from 8 p.m. Saturday, they said, adding that alcohol meters will be used to check for drunken driving.
Police (Law and Order) Special Commissioner Dipendra Pathak said: “We have put in place adequate security arrangements. More than 16,500 personnel will be deployed in the city on Saturday in view of the New Year celebrations. External forces. More than 20 companies will be deployed from in various districts. ”
“This time, anti-terrorism measures will be taken in high-traffic areas. Local police will monitor the situation in real-time with special cells. Our motivation is that the people of Delhi can do better. To celebrate the New Year,” he added.
Pathak said women’s safety is a focus area for the police, with more than 2,500 female officers stationed in the city.
He said more than 1,600 pickets will be set up for checks and more than 1,200 mobile patrol vehicles and 2,074 motorbikes will be used for the military.
A special commissioner of the Police (Traffic) SS Yadav said, “About 1,850 traffic police personnel will be deployed with local police staff for joint checks. We have identified about 125 points of drunken driving. .Traffic is restricted to enter Connaught Place, only authorized vehicles are allowed after 8pm on Saturdays.
A mobile team will also be set up to crack down on drunk driving, underage driving and black film on car windows,” the police said.
This deployment is split into two shifts for proper security coverage. More than 300 arrest parties will be held in various locations to take action against lawbreakers, they said.
“If you go by car or bike, make sure the driver or rider is not intoxicated,” Pathak said.
He also said it will strictly follow government guidelines related to COVID-19.
The city police have also issued advisories stating that strict measures must be taken against drunk driving, stunt biking, speeding, reckless driving, zigzag and dangerous driving in connection with New Year’s Eve traffic control. did.
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We were told that there are special arrangements in place for the area around Connaught Place.
This restriction will be in place after 8 PM on Saturday until the end of the New Year’s Celebration near Connaught Place. This applies to all private and public transport vehicles. Recommendations are that only authorized vehicles carrying a valid pass can enter the inner, middle, or outer circles of Connaught Place.
For Commaught Place, commuters should drive near Gole Dak Khana, Patel Chowk, Mandi House, Minto Road at DD Upadhaya Marg, Press Road area, Panchkuian Road, Copernicus Lane at KG Marg-Feroz Shah Road Crossing, and KG Marg. can be parked. Heading to the C hexagon, going around the Bengal market, etc., it said.
Parking spaces near Connaught Place are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Unauthorized parked vehicles will be towed and prosecuted, it said.
The Delhi Traffic Police has put in place elaborate traffic controls in and around India Gate to control traffic for both pedestrians and vehicles. Vehicles may not be allowed through the C-Hexagon, India Gate area and may be diverted if there is heavy pedestrian movement, the advisory said.
Due to the lack of parking spaces at India Gate, visitors are advised to take public transport.
Considering large gatherings are expected at Delhi Zoo and consequent congestion on Mathura Road, people are advised to avoid Byron Road/Mathura Road between Hazrat Nizamadin and Pragati Maidan.
(Except for the headline, this article is unedited by NDTV staff and published from a syndicated feed.)
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