According to sources 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. Meanwhile a top police official said they have been asked to prevent any untoward incidents. police Commissioner bhaskar Rao said in a statement that "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".
Meanwhile 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. Mr. Rao said "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".
Moreover 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. The police official added "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". Apparently Mr Rao has also advised girls and women to be vigilant and ensure their safety if going out alone or in groups. Also restaurants, eateries, pubs and bars will be allowed to remain open an extra hour till 2 am of wednesday across the city.
