Pune: To make sure public security and forestall visitors violations throughout Holi celebrations, the Pune Metropolis Police deployed a heavy police drive throughout the town. A complete of 80 groups have been stationed over 50 key places to watch drink-and-drive instances and different visitors rule violations.
Kids play with water weapons on the event of Holi in Pune on Friday. Eighty groups have been stationed at 50 key places to watch drink-and-drive instances and different visitors rule violations. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)
As a part of the particular bandobast (safety association), police officers arrange checkpoints at numerous places to maintain an in depth watch on reckless driving, overspeeding, and driving drunk. The initiative aimed to scale back street accidents and keep legislation and order in the course of the pageant.
Amol Zende, visitors deputy commissioner of police (DCP), Pune Police, stated, “The focus was on ensuring safe and responsible celebrations while strictly enforcing traffic rules. Apart from drink-and-drive cases, the police also took action against triple riding, helmetless riding, and stunt biking.’’
According to Zende, bandobast was followed in two phases — 11 am to 6 pm and 7 pm to 2 am till the celebrations end.
He said an officer along with five staffers, traffic amaldars were deployed at a particular spot along with alcohol meter and breathalyser. Officials said that last year 5,500 actions were taken for various traffic violations. This year, as of now, 950 actions were taken for various traffic violations.
Authorities urged citizens to celebrate responsibly and avoid actions that could endanger lives. Strict legal action would be taken against those found violating traffic norms.
Pune city police have assured continued vigilance and patrolling throughout the festive period to prevent untoward incidents and ensure a safe environment for all.
GRP police increase security at railway routes
The Government Railway Police (GRP) have warned that action will be taken against those who throw colour-filled balloons at moving trains. Security has been deployed by the railway police on Holi, Dhulivandan and till Rangpanchmi. During Holi and Dhulivandan, some people throw colour-filled balloons at moving trains.
The railway police have increased patrolling around Pune, Shivajinagar, Lonavla, Chinchwad, and Daund stations areas.
“Some individuals even fill these balloons with contaminated water. To prevent such incidents, the GRP police will be patrolling the area. Action will be taken against the violators,” stated Tushar Doshi, GRP police superintendent.