New Delhi, March 2 More than 15,000 police personnel will be deployed across Delhi on Wednesday to maintain law and order during Holi celebrations, with a special focus on preventing drunk driving and motorcycle stunts, officials said.
According to the Delhi Police, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place to ensure that the festival of colors is celebrated peacefully and safely.
Senior officers said that teams will be stationed at sensitive locations, major intersections, markets, and residential areas to prevent any untoward incident.
Police personnel, including district police staff, traffic personnel, and PCR units, will conduct intensified patrolling across the city. Special checks will be carried out to curb drunk driving, reckless driving, and dangerous stunts on motorcycles.
Multiple checkpoints will be set up at prominent roads and border points, officials said, adding that traffic police teams equipped with breathalyzers and speed checking meters will conduct checks throughout the day to identify and prosecute those driving under the influence of alcohol.
"Action will also be taken against triple riding, over-speeding, and performing wheelies or other stunts on two-wheelers. Adequate arrangements have also been made to ensure a quick response to PCR calls. Anti-sabotage checks will be conducted at crowded places, and plainclothes personnel will be deployed to keep watch on those creating disturbances," a senior police officer said.
The officer further said that the Delhi Police extend heartfelt greetings to the people of Delhi on the occasion of Holi. "We urge everyone to celebrate the festival safely and responsibly," the officer said.
The police have also appealed to citizens to respect public order, avoid forceful coloring, and refrain from creating nuisance in public places.