During the ongoing Holi 2025 celebrations, the Mumbai Traffic Police carried out comprehensive checks for drink-and-drive cases across the city on Friday, aiming to ensure both smooth and safe festivities. (Story by Asif Rizvi. Pics/Anurag Ahire, Sayyed Sameer Abedi)
Updated On: 2025-03-14 03:25 PM IST
Compiled by : Joy Manikumar
Ahead of the Holi 2025 celebrations in the city, Mumbai Police on Wednesday said that it will deploy a massive security cover in city with 10,000+ cops and special teams on duty
According to the police, a total of 1,767 police officers and 9,145 police personnel will be deployed across the city, with additional support from specialised teams such as SRPF, RCP, QRT, and Home Guards
"Police officials will be stationed at key locations to monitor celebrations and ensure public safety," said an official
The police will also set up roadblocks in various areas and carry out patrols in crowded places, the official said
In Pic: Police personnel stationed at east to west crossing bridge during Holi celebrations at Goregaon on Friday
The police said that special efforts will be made to enforce traffic rules, especially to stop drunk driving
There will be checks on businesses to ensure no illegal activities, such as unauthorised liquor sales or drug-related offenses, the police said
Mumbai Police have also issued a strong warning against public utterances
In an official preventive order issued on Tuesday, the police said, “Whereas Holi, Dhulivandan and Rang Panchami Festival will be celebrated from 12th March 2025 to 18th March 2025 and acts of sprinkling coloured water indiscriminately and obscene utterances in public places are likely to lead to communal tension and breach of public peace”
In Pic: police conducted breath analysis tests during nakabandi at Juhu Taraa Road, Santacruz (Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)
The police said, “Whoever disobeys the order or abets the disobedience there of shall be punished under section 135 of Maharashtra Police Act 1951”
The preventive order will remain in force from 00.01 hours of 12th March 2025 to 24.00 hrs of 18th March, 2025, the police said
Mumbai Police said that they will take strict action against those caught driving under the influence of alcohol, disturbing public peace, misbehaving with women, or involved in illegal activities
The police encourage all citizens to celebrate the festivals responsibly
