As the clock ticks toward 2026, major Indian cities have transformed into fortresses to ensure celebrations remain safe. From Delhi’s total lockdown of Connaught Place to Bengaluru’s unique “drunk drop” service, here is your essential survival guide for New Year’s Eve.
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1. Delhi: CP Closed to Vehicles
If you’re planning to head to Connaught Place (CP), leave your car behind.
The Lockdown: No vehicular traffic is allowed in the Inner, Middle, or Outer Circle of CP after 7:00 PM tonight.
India Gate: C-Hexagon may be closed if pedestrian crowds become too large.
Metro Update: Exit from Rajiv Chowk Metro Station will be restricted from 9:00 PM onwards.
Security: 3,000 personnel and 50+ checkpoints are active, specifically targeting “stunt bikers” and drunk drivers.
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2. Bengaluru: The “Drunk Drop” & Watch Towers
Bengaluru is deploying a massive force of 20,000 cops with a “Safety First” approach.
Home Drop: For the first time, police will drop “heavily drunk” people (those unable to walk or losing consciousness) to their homes or one of 15 resting zones.
Metro Alert: MG Road Metro Station will close for entry/exit at 10:00 PM. Use Trinity or Cubbon Park stations instead.
Tech Guard: 78 watch towers and facial recognition cameras are being used to spot troublemakers in real-time.
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3. Mumbai: 5 AM Party Permission
Mumbai is the city that truly won’t sleep tonight, but the rules are strict.
Extended Hours: Bars, pubs, and restaurants can stay open until 5:00 AM on Jan 1.
The Catch: Owners must provide private security and ensure no intoxicated patron drives home.
Coastal Security: Over 17,000 cops are patrolling Marine Drive, Juhu, and Bandra Bandstand.
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4. Chennai: Beaches Are Off-Limits
Unlike other cities, Chennai has decided to shut down its iconic sands.
Beach Closure: Marina, Elliots, and Santhome beaches are closed from this evening until Jan 1 morning to prevent overcrowding.
Flyover Lockdown: All major flyovers in Chennai will be closed from 10:00 PM to prevent drag racing and speeding.
Firecrackers: A total ban on bursting crackers in public places has been issued.
5. Hyderabad & Kolkata: Zero Tolerance
Hyderabad: 120 checkpoints are active. If caught drunk driving, you face a ₹10,000 fine, vehicle seizure, and potential jail time.
Kolkata: Focus is on Park Street, where the “Winners” (special women’s police team) and plainclothes officers are monitoring the crowds.
City Wise Quick-Guide
| City | Key Restriction | Security Force |
| Delhi | CP vehicle entry banned (7 PM+) | 3,000 Cops |
| Bengaluru | MG Road Metro entry closed (10 PM) | 20,000 Cops |
| Mumbai | Open-air parties banned after midnight | 17,000 Cops |
| Chennai | All beaches closed to public | 25,000 Cops |
| Kolkata | Park Street under drone surveillance | 2,000 Cops |
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