With the night curfew in the city, Mumbai police have said that action will be taken if five or more people gather at one place on New Year’s eve. Senior officers have said that the Mumbai police will keep an eye on the secret parties in public as well as private places like halls and terraces.
A senior police officer has said that “We have formed a special squad that will keep a watch on private properties for parties on December 31. While the terrace is commonplace for New Year parties, it’s not allowed this time due to an increase in Covid cases.”
Another officer said that “It’s impossible to check each and every society but if any party is organized on the terrace it will be easily visible from outside. Our beat marshals and special squad will keep an eye on such parties. If any society or any group of people is found partying, they will be booked under section 144 CrPC.”
