Elaborate security arrangements in place for New Year celebrations in Delhi

Elaborate security arrangements have been made for New Year celebrations in the national capital. Security has been beefed up across the national capital especially in the vicinity of markets, malls, five star hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars, in order to ensure orderly celebrations. 

All PCR vans, Raftaar motorcycles and Prakhar vans will be dynamically deployed at vulnerable points. Fire tenders have been deployed in 10 major heavy-footfall areas to attend to emergencies. 20 companies of additional force including four companies of Central Armed Police Forces will be deployed to bolster the visibility of police.

 

Excise inspectors will be deployed to prevent violations



of excise laws and prohibitory regulations, along with doctors to check drunk driving. The public will not be allowed to exit from Rajiv Chowk Metro Station gates after 9 PM today. Delhi Traffic Police has made elaborate arrangements across the national capital with special emphasis on areas surrounding Connaught Place, India Gate and Delhi Zoo. 

Specific restrictions will be imposed from 8 PM onwards today in the vicinity of Connaught Place till the conclusion of New Year celebrations. No vehicular traffic will be allowed in inner, middle or outer circle of Connaught Place. It will be applicable to all private and public transport vehicles.