18,000 Delhi Cops deployed On New Year's Eve

125 spots of drunk driving have been identified…

On Saturday, 31 December 2022, Delhi Police deployed over 18,000 personnel from district and traffic units across Delhi to keep a strict vigil on any kind of violations and ensure security during New Year celebrations, officials said.

As many as 125 spots of drunk driving have been identified in the city for taking strict action against those driving under the influence of alcohol, they added.

In 2021, a total of 657 challans were issued on New Year's Eve, in which 36 challans were related to drunk driving, according to police.

Overall Traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place from 8 pm Saturday, they said, adding alcometers will be used to check drunk driving.

Special Commissioner of Police (law and order) Dependra Pathak said, "We have made adequate security arrangements. Over 16,500 personnel will be deployed across the city on Saturday in view of the New Year celebrations. More than 20 companies from outside forces will be deployed in different districts."

"This time, there will be anti-terror measures in high footfall areas. Local police, in real-time coordination with the Special Cell, will monitor the situation. Our motive is that the people in Delhi celebrate New Year in a better way," he added.

Mr. Pathak said women safety will be the prime focus of police and more than 2,500 women personnel will be deployed in the city.

He said over 1,600 pickets for checking will be erected and more than 1,200 mobile patrolling vehicles and 2,074 motorbikes will also be in the service.