Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Police Issue New Year Guidelines
The police in Hyderabad and Bengaluru have given rules for hotels, clubs, pubs, and PG accommodations to follow during New Year celebrations.
They need to get permission before the event and have cameras at all entry and exit points.
No loud music is allowed outside after 10 PM, and inside, it should not be too loud.
No guns, drugs, or fireworks are allowed.
They should make sure people don't drink too much and have safe ways to go home.
They must also follow fire safety rules, take care of parking, and manage crowds well.
If anything bad happens, the organizers are responsible.
Police in Hyderabad and Bengaluru issued guidelines for New Year celebrations in hotels, clubs, pubs, and PG accommodations.
Venues must apply for permission at least 15 days in advance and ensure strict crowd management and security protocols.
CCTV cameras with recording facilities must be installed at all entry, exit points, and parking areas.
Outdoor sound systems must be stopped by 10 PM, while indoor systems can operate until 1 AM with a noise limit of 45 decibels.
Organizers must ensure no firearms, drugs, or fireworks are present and provide safe transportation for intoxicated patrons.
- Who
- Hyderabad and Bengaluru Police Commissioners
- What
- Issued guidelines for New Year celebrations
- When
- December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026
- Where
- Hyderabad and Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To ensure safety, security, and compliance with laws during New Year celebrations
- Event
- New Year celebrations
- Date
- December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026
- Venues
- Hotels, clubs, bars, pubs, PG accommodations
- Permission Deadline
- 15 days in advance
- Sound System Cutoff
- 10 PM for outdoor, 1 AM for indoor
- Noise Limit
- 45 decibels for indoor sound systems
- Prohibited Items
- Firearms, drugs, fireworks
- Minors Restriction
- Not permitted in couples' programs and pubs
- CCTV Requirement
- Mandatory at all entry, exit points, and parking areas
- Fire Safety
- Mandatory clearance from the Fire Department
- Crowd Management
- Strict protocols, separate entry and exit points
- PG Accommodation Rules
- Detailed ledger of residents, no strangers allowed
