New Year 2020: Restaurants, Eateries, Pubs and Bars to be Open till 2 AM on January 1 in Bengaluru, Heavy Security Cover in 'Garden' City
Around 7,000 security personnel have been asked to be vigilant on the streets across Bangalore on Tuesday night as the city celebrates New Year's Eve on December 31. They have been asked to prevent any untoward incidents, a top police official said today.
Bengaluru, December 30: The Commissioner of Police of Bengaluru city, Bhaskar Rao, said on Monday that permission has been granted for keeping the hotels, eating houses, bars/restaurants and recreational clubs open till 2 am on January 1. Along with the extension in timing considering the new year eve celebrations, massive security has been put in place to avoid any untoward incident in Bengaluru. Happy New Year 2020 Advance Wishes: WhatsApp Messages, Images to Share Holiday Cheer With Loved Ones.
Around 7,000 security personnel have been asked to be vigilant on the streets across Bangalore on Tuesday night as the city celebrates New Year's Eve on December 31. They have been asked to prevent any untoward incidents, a top police official said today. Foods You Must Eat To Detox After a New Year's Eve Binging.
"About 7,000 police personnel will be on extra vigil across the city to ensure peaceful New Year eve celebration and safety of the revellers from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning," Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao said in a statement.
Besides heavy police deployment, CCTVs and drones are being installed in the city's central business district, especially on MG Road and Brigade Road, to monitor thousands of people expected to go out to celebrate the night.
"Traffic will be regulated and parking of vehicles, including two-wheelers will be banned on the main streets in the city centre from 8 pm on December 31 to 6 am on January 1 to prevent jams and ensure better vehicular movement," Mr Rao said.
Vehicles will not be allowed on flyovers across the city from 9 pm on Tuesday to 6 amon Wednesday to avoid drunk and dangerous driving and prevent mishaps.
"About 270 Hoysala patrolling vehicles will be on duty to conduct special drives for preventing drunken driving and traffic snarls as thousands of cars and bikes will be on roads for the occasion," the police official added.
Mr Rao has also advised girls and women to be vigilant and ensure their safety if going out alone or in groups. "As anti-social elements and miscreants take advantage of the people gathering in public places on such occasions, girls or women should be careful about their safety and security and avoid interacting with strangers who may cause harm or harass them," the official said.
Meanwhile, the state-run Bengaluru Metropolitan Road Transport Corporation and Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation have decide to extend their bus and metro services up to 2 am on Wednesday. "Metro rail services will be operated for every 15 minutes from 11:30 pm on Tuesday to 2 am on Wednesday for commuters using public transport," the corporations said in a statement. (With IANS Inputs)
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