In anticipation of the Holi festival, various cities across India have implemented stringent measures to ensure public safety and order. Hyderabad, Lucknow, and other cities have declared a dry day on March 25, banning the sale of liquor, beer, toddy, and cannabis. Haryana's Director General of Police, Shatrujeet Kapur, has issued comprehensive directives to district police officers to prioritize public safety and harmonious celebrations. In Delhi, the Traffic Police have launched a special drive to curb drunk driving, with Additional CP (Traffic) Dinesh Kumar Gupta emphasizing the focus on road safety and appealing for adherence to traffic rules. Similar security arrangements and advisories have been reported in Ghaziabad, with 400 cops deployed, Faridabad, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Thane, with police forces conducting flag marches, vehicle checks, and deploying special teams to monitor and act against any violations of law and order during the festival. Additionally, Noida has outlined specific rules prohibiting pool parties and public liquor consumption, while banks in certain states will remain closed in observance of Holi.
#WATCH | Delhi Police conduct vehicle checking on the occasion of Holi (Visuals from Connaught Place) https://t.co/OotlTflI9f
The Thane police have made elaborate security arrangements for the upcoming #Holi celebrations. In order to ensure that Holi passes off peacefully, adequate force will be deployed in the city including anti eve teasing squads. https://t.co/BAqwlLN1d0
Dos And Don'ts This #Holi In Noida, Greater Noida: No Liquor At Public Places | Check List https://t.co/ok6FVN8HHQ
No religious prayers, liquor consumption at public places on Holi: Noida Police #NoidaPolice #Holi #liquor #advisory https://t.co/T2ua3dyyml
March 2024 Bank Holidays: Banks Will Be Closed In These States On Holi https://t.co/GQAfAYgrcC
VIDEO | “More than 150 mobile police stations have been deployed in view of Holi tomorrow, with more than 100 checking points. We will be monitoring the whole situation with the help of drones,” says Ujjain SP Pradeep Sharma on security arrangements ahead of Holi. (Full video… https://t.co/bStXBDALBa
No Pool Parties! Noida Holi 2024 Rules OUT - What's allowed what's NOT https://t.co/hDKXlDzr60
#WATCH | On security arrangements in Delhi for Holi, Prashant Gautam, DCP Traffic says, " Delhi Traffic Police have made elaborate arrangements for Holi festival so that the festival of colour can be celebrated safely and peacefully. In New Delhi range, Delhi Traffic Police has… https://t.co/3RZLda4f4F
#WATCH | Bihar: Police conduct flag march in Digha PS area ahead of Holi festival. (Video source - Patna Police) https://t.co/cldXUdIss3
#WATCH | Police conduct flag march in #Bihar's Digha PS area ahead of #Holi festival 📹 ANI https://t.co/rDiGj2aTHY
#WATCH | Bihar: Police conduct flag march Digha PS area ahead of Holi festival. (Video source - Patna Police) https://t.co/UtWIvFPrKl
.@DelhiPolice issues an advisory to follow the traffic rule strictly during #Holi celebration. Special teams have been deployed to take action against drunken driving, and violation of traffic rules. @Mukesh1481 @dtptraffic @PPG_IPS https://t.co/4M7aN30G3Z
Delhi Police is deploying special teams on Holi to ensure safety, during celebrations. Ahead of Holi, special teams will be deployed at major road intersections to check drunken driving and red-light jumping in Delhi NCR. Our correspondent @tapasjournalist spoke to DCP New Delhi… https://t.co/hjQWljR0Pm
#WATCH | Ajmer, Rajasthan: Ahead of Lok Sabha elections and Holi festival, GRP police launch checking at Railway station. Deputy SP GRP Ramavatar Choudhary says, "Keeping general elections and Holi festival in mind, RPF and GRP team are conducting the search mission. To trace… https://t.co/OP3Xrsvnc9
#WATCH | Jhalawar, Rajasthan: Five people have been crushed by a dumper due to a personal dispute in the Pagaria police station area. Deputy SP GRP Ramavatar Choudhary says, "Keeping general elections and Holi festival in mind, RPF and GRP team are conducting the search mission.… https://t.co/Q5QVF7OZjk
#Faridabad Issues Advisory For Holi Celebration; Cops to Act Against Hooligans, Drunk Drivers https://t.co/xIcqI23QEm
Holi 2024: Delhi Traffic Police Issues Essential Guide for Safe and Colourful Celebrations https://t.co/J3aBHEmPyx
Delhi Police To Crack Down On Drunken Driving, Red-Light Jumping On Holi https://t.co/eJD0w6Yxgu
#WATCH | A special drive was conducted by #TrafficPolice to check drunk driving cases in #Delhi (📹 ANI ) https://t.co/QYWmq8hQQG
#HoliFestival | Liquor sale on March 25, on the occasion of #Holi, has been banned. All the liquor, beer, toddy and cannabis shops will remain closed: @AdminLKO https://t.co/bUWZzahCqq
#WATCH | Additional CP (Traffic) Dinesh Kumar Gupta says, "We are conducting this special checking for the safety of the people. Our focus is on drunk driving & road safety. We appeal to the people to follow the road safety rules..." (23.03) https://t.co/mq2fyCUzDb https://t.co/jGF4LelJOt
#WATCH | Delhi: A special drive was conducted by Traffic Police to check drunk driving cases in the national capital. (23.03) https://t.co/7LbVMZRAJU
VIDEO | Here’s what Delhi Additional CP (Traffic) Dinesh Kumar Gupta said while conducting a special drive to check drunk driving cases in the national capital. “We have deployed policemen at every picket. We are conducting special checking to curb drunken driving cases in view… https://t.co/pmZ02S9Xro
#NewsAlert | Liquor sale on 25th March, on the occasion of Holi, has been banned. All the liquor, beer, toddy and cannabis shops will remain closed: Lucknow DM Surya Pal Gangwar https://t.co/51hUd1fPq9
Ghaziabad: 400 cops to keep eye on #Holi revellers https://t.co/Lch1LhNUs2 https://t.co/7EODkVjH8K
Liquor sale on 25th March, on the occasion of Holi, has been banned. All the liquor, beer, toddy and cannabis shops will remain closed: Lucknow DM Surya Pal Gangwar https://t.co/PTmzBg9M8q
Holi Festival: #Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur Issues Comprehensive Directives To District Police Officers Across All Districts https://t.co/Ot8jXK5iwv
#Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur issues comprehensive directives to district police officers across all districts in view of #Holi festival. These directives prioritise public safety and aim for a harmonious festival celebration. He warns the organizers of…
Holi 2024 Dry Day: No alcohol! Liquor, wine shops closed in THIS city on March 25 https://t.co/KWxM9bo1IH
Liquor shops and Bars in Hyderabad to Remain Closed on #Holi https://t.co/PwQ1kKqiEC