To ensure a safe and smooth New Year celebration, the district administration and police have implemented comprehensive security measures effective from Tuesday night. A specific crackdown on biker gangs and stunt riders is in force from Wednesday evening until 6:00 pm on Thursday (New Year's Day) to maintain peace and security for residents and visitors.
Security Cordons And Traffic Management
To facilitate the safe movement of families and citizens, a tight security cordon extends from major city locations to the river ghats.
Targeted Enforcement: Strict action is being taken against stunt riders to ensure road safety.
Barricades And Deployment: Barricades have been erected on Atal Path and JP Ganga Path. Magistrates, police officials, and a heavy deployment of personnel are stationed at these key points.
Surveillance: 24-hour surveillance is active using over 3,300 CCTV cameras across the city.
Parking: Designated parking spaces have been arranged at major venues to prevent congestion.
River Safety And Accident Prevention
Special arrangements are in place to prevent boat and road accidents.
Boat Ban: A complete ban on the operation of private boats and motorboats in the Ganga and other rivers is in effect until 6:00 pm on Thursday.
Patrols: Foot patrols have been intensified on the Ganga ghats. Teams from the NDRF and SDRF are conducting river patrols and have been instructed to take strict action against violators.
Deployment At Key Public Venues
Adequate police forces and magistrates have been deployed at high-traffic locations to manage crowds, including:
- Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
- Eco Park
- Gandhi Maidan
- Kumhrar
- Patna Junction Hanuman Mandir
- ISKCON Temple
- Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir (Nehru Path)
- Patan Devi Mandir
Social Media Monitoring And Helplines
Authorities are maintaining a strict watch on rumors to prevent panic or misinformation.
Monitoring: Social media surveillance is active 24 hours a day to curb rumors promptly.
Public Appeal: Citizens are requested to report emergency situations or suspicious activities immediately.
Emergency Contact Numbers:
Dial: 112
District Control Room: 0612-2219810 or 0612-2219234
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