1500 cops to deployed in Ernakulam rural to keep New Year revelry in check

Using the public announcement system, organising programmes in public spaces without prior permission and bursting firecrackers in public places remain banned

K. Karthik, the District Police Chief (Ernakulam Rural) has warned of strict action against New Year revelry if found in violation of the Covid-19 protocol.

The Ernakulam rural police have put in place elaborate arrangements to ensure that the celebrations pass off without any untoward incidents. Nearly 1500 police personnel will be deployed for security from the day before New Year eve.

Using the public announcement system, organising programmes in public spaces without prior permission and bursting firecrackers in public places remain banned. Those found driving under the influence of alcohol will be sternly dealt with. Vehicle checking will also be intensified to detect drunken driving and the licences of those found guilty will be suspended.