Ahead of the New Year’s Eve, the Gurugram Police claimed to have deployed 4,000 cops but the main concern to ensure that people follow the covid-19 guidelines during the New Year events.
As per senior police officials the biggest challenge for the Gurugram Police is to get people to follow the Covid rules amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Meanwhile, the police suspect that footfall in the pubs and bars this year could be very thin due to the coronavirus pandemic.
According to officials, this time the main challenge will be to get the people immersed in the celebrations to follow the Covid norms. As the new strain of the virus has entered in India, there is a need to create social distance between people visiting malls and restaurants.
“This time we have to take extra precautions in view of New Year celebrations. We urge the people to follow Covid-19 guidelines. We don't want to create any panic but will ensure action against those who flout the Covid-19 norms” said Gurugram police commissioner, K.K. Rao.
The police chief also informed that the security arrangements in the city are on alert in view of the farmers' movement. Some anti-social elements may provoke agitating farmers under the grab of celebration so that they can enter the district and travel to Delhi.
“Such people are being monitored so that the law and order situation can be maintained in the city. Along with this, instructions are being given to the station in-charges to keep an eye on the liquor shops in their concerned areas. Nobody would be allowed to drink in the open and create ruckus,” Rao said.
“The police have completed all preparations for the new year celebration. Tight security arrangements are being made. All the police in-charge with additional force have been instructed to be vigilant while on duty,” he said.
Also, strict guidelines have been issued for restaurant and club owners in the city. Bar owners have been asked not to serve liquor beyond the permissible limit.
The Gurugram Police has asked bar owners to check the ID card of each individual who enters the premises and ensure proper CCTV coverage at the entrance so that their faces can be clearly captured.
Special joint teams of revenue, Excise and police personnel equipped with videographers have been formed to check any violation and take strictest possible action.