Chennai Police to deploy 18,000 personnel to ensure peaceful New Year celebrations 

Chennai Police deploys 18,000 personnel to ensure peaceful New Year with 420 vehicle inspection teams, 25 road safety teams, 25 monitoring teams, 100 places of worship, and more.

The Greater Chennai City Police (GCP) is implementing comprehensive security measures by deploying 18,000 police personnel to ensure a peaceful and incident-free New Year. Security arrangements have been put in place at various 0public gathering spots, including beaches and places of worship.

Chennai Police Commissioner Sandeep Rai Rathore said a total of 18,000 police personnel, comprising inspectors of police, sub-inspectors, police personnel from local stations, Armed Reserve personnel and Tamil Nadu Special Police personnel will be deployed to providing the security for New Year festivities. Additionally, 1,500 Home Guards will be stationed.

From 9 p.m. on Sunday, December 31, the GCP will enhance its security arrangements at key location. A total of 420 vehicle inspection teams have been established in police districts such as Mylapore, Kilpauk, Triplicane, T.Nagar, Adyar, St. Thomas Mount, Flower Bazaar, Washermenpet, Pulianthope, Anna Nagar, Kolathur, and Koyambedu.

Furthermore, 25 road safety teams will patrol the streets on two-wheelers, offering assistance to the public for safety awareness. Additionally, 25 monitoring teams have been set up in areas like Guindy, Adyar, Taramani, Neelangarai, Thoraipakkam, Maduravoyal Bypass Road, GST Road, Anna Salai, Parrys, Royapuram, Mint, E.V.R. Salai, Moolakadai and Koyambedu to prevent bike races. Adequate security measures have been put in place at 100 major temples, churches, and other places of worship in Chennai.

From the evening of December 31 to January 1, members of the public are prohibited from entering the sea for bathing or any other revelry. Coastal areas including Marina, Santhome, Elliot’s, and Neelangarai beaches will be monitored and police personnel including from the Mounted Horse Unit and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) will do rounds at beaches.

Temporary Police Assistance Booths will be established in sandy areas, and security will be reinforced. Similarly, help centre tents will be set up at Marina, Santhome and Kamaraj Road. Crime prevention will be bostered wit the use of drone cameras at crucial locations.

The Coastal Security Group and Marina Beach Lifeguards have implemented appropriate security measures and warning boards in areas adjacent to the beach to prevent drownings. Cavalry unit will also stand along the coast for protection.