Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Police has banned whistling and made masks mandatory in public places during New Year’s Eve celebrations on Tuesday.
Robust security measures have been implemented by the government and the police for the safety of public.
More than 2,000 police personnel will be deployed at the bedecked MG Road, which attracts the most crowd, a lakh people gather every year closer to midnight
Special lighting arrangements have been made at Brigade Road, Church Street, Indiranagar, HSR Layout and Koramangala. In Koramangala, the security presence has been bolstered by deploying over 1,000 additional personnel.
CCTV footage will be monitored through a mini control room, constating of 150 cameras installed in sensitive places. All flyovers will remain closed.
Metro and bus services from MG Road will run till 2 am. According to The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) a fine of Rs 500 will be imposed on individuals who harass women, and such offenders will be handed over to the police. Security personnel will be deployed in every metro coach to ensure passenger safety.
Additionally, The Rani Chennamma Special Squad will also be on duty and Watchtowers will be set up, to ensure the security of women. Along with these measures 12 safety islands have been established for women. Healthcare facilities will be made available to the public during the celebration.
In 2017, New year celebrations took a when several women were allegedly molested and heckled on the famous MG Road by drunk miscreants.
