Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Cities Prepare for Safe New Year Celebrations
The Karnataka government and the Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI) are making special plans for New Year's Eve.
In Karnataka, they will help people who are very drunk by taking them to rest places and then dropping them home.
This is to keep everyone safe.
The government has set up 15 rest places and will have over 20,000 police officers on duty.
They are also using special cameras and technology to watch over the crowds.
The police will be extra careful to stop people from driving after drinking too much.
In Mumbai, HRAWI has asked hotels, restaurants, and bars to follow strict rules.
They must not serve alcohol to minors or people who are already drunk.
They also want to make sure people use safe ways to go home, like taxis or designated drivers.
In Kolkata, the police are also preparing for a big crowd on New Year's Eve.
They will have 6,500 police officers to manage the crowds and keep everyone safe.
They will use drones and cameras to watch the streets, especially in busy areas like Park Street.
The goal is to make sure everyone has a safe and happy New Year's celebration.
Karnataka government will drop heavily drunk people home on New Year's Eve.
15 rest locations set up for people to sober up in Karnataka.
Over 20,000 police personnel deployed in Bengaluru for safety.
Kolkata police deploying 6,500 personnel with drones and CCTV for surveillance.
Strict measures against drink driving and rowdiness in both cities.
- Who
- Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI), Kolkata Police
- What
- Arrangements for dropping heavily drunk people home, ensuring safety during New Year's Eve celebrations, and promoting responsible drinking in hotels, restaurants, and bars
- When
- New Year's Eve
- Where
- Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, Belagavi, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata
- Why
- To prevent accidents, ensure public safety, and avoid misuse of the situation
- Locations for Rest
- 15 locations set up in Karnataka
- Cities with High Activity
- Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, Belagavi, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata
- Police Personnel Deployed
- Over 20,000 in Karnataka, 6,500 in Kolkata
- Specialized Squads
- Women squads deployed in Karnataka, Winners Team in Kolkata
- Body Cameras
- Police instructed to wear body cameras in Karnataka
- High-Risk Spots
- 160 spots identified for drink-and-drive in Karnataka, Park Street in Kolkata
- Security Measures
- All 30 districts on alert in Karnataka, extensive surveillance in Kolkata
- Technology
- Modern technology for crowd and traffic monitoring in Karnataka, drones and CCTV in Kolkata
- Responsible Drinking
- Strict prohibition on serving alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons in Mumbai
- Safe Departure
- Valet staff advised to exercise discretion before handing over vehicles to intoxicated guests in Karnataka
Sources
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