Ahead of the Xmas and New Year eve, all the police stations in South Mumbai are on their toes and have begun taking special precautionary measures to put security in place.

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South Mumbai is the most sensitive area in the city with the existence of all the government establishments like Assembly, Mantralaya, courts, Mumbai University, Bombay Stock Exchange, residences of Chief Minister, Governor, and the iconic Gateway of India, Marine Drive, BMC and CST building.

The area has always been a target of the terrorists and anti-social elements, and has witnessed a deadly 26/11 terror attack. The police have also started taking criminals with past records in custody.

Considering a large number of people's presence in the area for New Year and Christmas celebration, the police will be making a special security arrangement as well as other efforts to manage the crowd at all the busy places like Girgaum Chowpatty, Marine Drive, and Gateway of India.

On the New Year eve, the space at the Gateway of India would be divided into two parts. While one would be for stags, other would be for families to make the celebration comfortable for all.

According to the police, there would be a heavy police presence and other forces would also be deployed at all the crucial points. "We are taking all kind of security measures to avoid any untoward incident," said Deepak Devraj, Mumbai police Spokesperson and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operation).

  • There would be a ban on bursting of firecrackers and on fire lanterns.  
  • Segways would be used to keep watch on Marine Drive promenade