New Year’s Eve: Gurugram deploys 5,400 police personnel, warns strict action against drunk driving and public nuisance

Special New Year events are scheduled at 22 major locations in Gurugram, in addition to celebrations at several other venues. (representational image)

To ensure hassle-free New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Gurugram Police have deployed 5,400 personnel across the district, officials said on Tuesday, warning of strict action against drunk driving and other violations.

Notices have been issued to all pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels under Section 168 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), directing operators not to allow intoxicated patrons to drive. The responsibility of safely transporting drunk customers home will rest with the establishment concerned, the police said.

In addition to the large police deployment, counter-assault teams, police riders, PCR units, cranes, fire brigade personnel and ambulance teams have been stationed at key locations, equipped with safety gear.

Heightened security arrangements have been put in place at major hotspots including MG Road, Cyber Hub, Golf Course Road, DLF Phase 1 and Sector 29 market. Additional forces have also been deployed at Galleria Market, South Point Mall, Good Earth Mall, Bristol Chowk and IFFCO Chowk.

The Gurugram Police have set up 10 interstate checkpoints, along with 68 special checkpoints within the city — 32 in the east zone, 21 in the west zone, eight in the south zone and seven in the Manesar zone. Special traffic police teams have been assigned to prevent congestion and ensure smooth vehicular movement.

To manage traffic, police have earmarked 10 designated parking locations near event venues. Vehicles belonging to partygoers will not be allowed on MG Road. Parking facilities have been arranged at Leisure Valley, areas opposite the Westin Hotel, Cyber Hub parking, areas opposite and behind KOD, near the Uber office in Sector 29, HUDA Gymkhana, Machan parking, HUDA ground parking, and the taxi parking area in Sector 29.

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In a traffic advisory, commuters have been instructed to park only at designated spots. Parking on roads will be strictly prohibited, and illegally parked vehicles will be towed.

DCP (Traffic) Rajesh Mohan said special teams will conduct checks across the city to curb drunk driving. “As per the amended Motor Vehicles Act, the penalty for drunk driving is Rs 10,000, and the driving licence is liable to be suspended for three months. Commuters are advised not to drive under the influence of alcohol,” he said.

Gurugram Police Commissioner Vikas Kumar Arora said police teams led by DCP- and ACP-rank officers will monitor sensitive areas. “We are keeping a close watch to ensure safety, security and smooth celebrations. Any attempt to disturb law and order or indulge in hooliganism will be dealt with strictly,” he said.