MUMBAI: Mumbai Police will station more than 11,500 security guards at key sites throughout the city to prevent any untoward incidents on New Year’s Eve, an official said on Thursday.
Police is expecting large crowds near the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaum Chowpatty, Juhu beach, Bandstand in suburban Bandra, and other prominent Mumbai locations on December 31.
As a result, security arrangements have been made to avoid any law and order issues, according to the official.
More than 11,500 police personnel along with the State Reserve Police Force, Riot Control Police and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) will be deployed at key locations, he said.
Traffic Police will also be on duty for the smooth vehicular management on December 31, he said.
As many as 10,000 police constables, 1,500 officers, 25 deputy commissioners of police and seven additional commissioners of police will be part of the security deployment, he said.
Besides, 46 SRPF platoons, three Riot Control Police units and 15 QRTs will also be deployed, the official said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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