The Mumbai Police has deployed more than 17,000 personnel as part of elaborate security arrangements to maintain law and order during the New Year celebrations.
Large gatherings are expected at prominent places in the city, including the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaon Chowpatty, Bandra Bandstand, Juhu and Versova beaches starting this evening. In view of the celebrations, the police have made arrangements for a strict vigil to avoid any untoward incident in the city.
The Mumbai police, along with the traffic wing, has deployed a massive security force comprising 10 Additional Commissioners of Police, 38 Deputy Commissioners of Police, 61 Assistant Commissioners of Police, 2,790 police officers and 14,200 police personnel.
Additionally, the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) platoons, Quick Response Team (QRT) teams, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams, Home Guards and other forces have been deployed at sensitive and important locations. The police appealed to people to ring in the New Year and enjoy the celebrations in a peaceful manner by following all the rules. The official added that citizens are advised to contact the police helpline numbers 100 or 112 for immediate assistance.
