Lucknow: As Uttar Pradesh gears up for New Year 2025 celebrations, the state police have implemented extensive security arrangements to ensure public safety during the festivities. Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar has issued directives focusing on proactive policing, crowd control, and the safety of vulnerable groups.
The DGP outlined a detailed security plan, urging police units across the state to identify key new year-related events and hotspots. Special attention will be given to sensitive areas such as hotels, clubs, entertainment venues, and other locations with large gatherings. Police personnel will be deployed under the supervision of senior officers, with a particular focus on conducting flag marches starting on the evening of Dec 31, 2024.
In addition to general security measures, the DGP emphasised the importance of protecting women. Police will ensure robust patrolling along routes frequently used by women, with plainclothes female officers and anti-Romeo squads tasked with preventing incidents such as thefts or chain-snatching.
Addressing road safety, Kumar highlighted the dangers posed by speeding vehicles, particularly among young people under the influence of alcohol. Breath analyser tests will be conducted at checkpoints to deter drunk driving and prevent accidents. Police pickets will also be established at key locations, and traffic management will be intensified in areas with a high concentration of revellers.
The state’s religious sites, which often see large crowds during the New Year, will also be under heightened security. Police will deploy early-morning poster-checking teams to conduct intensive checks around these locations, with particular focus on identifying and monitoring potential troublemakers.
Surveillance will be strengthened through the use of drone cameras, and efforts will be made to ensure that all CCTV cameras at event venues and public routes remain operational. The DGP also stressed the need for constant monitoring of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp, to detect and counter any misleading or provocative posts. Legal action will be taken against those spreading false information.
These extensive measures reflect Uttar Pradesh’s commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for its citizens as they usher in the New Year.
