Mangalore: No immoral activities in the name of New Year celebration, warn police

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore

Mangalore, Dec 30: Even as revellers in the city get ready for a late night party to welcome the New Year, the police department has warned against indulging in any immoral or illegal activity in the name of celebration.

Police commissioner R Hitendra has ordered that alcohol consumption at the beach, indecent behaviour, vulgarity or nude dances in the name of New Year programmes and gambling will be strictly prohibited.

Urging citizens not to cross limits while celebrating the New Year, the police department has warned that stringent action would be taken against violators of law and those who fail to follow orders.

The police commissioner has issued the following guidelines in view of the celebrations:

- All hotels, restaurants, clubs, resorts, associations and groups celebrating New Year must organize the parties within their premises and wind them up by 12.30 am.

- Smoking and alcohol consumption will be prohibited at bus stops, public parks, playgrounds, railway station and other public places.

-  A task force will be deployed to prevent misbehaviour with women and girls on the pretext of exchanging greetings or celebrating. The task force will keep a keen watch and action will be initiated against those who violate the order.

- Similarly, strict action will be taken against those who drink and drive.