Hyderabad gears up for safe New Year celebrations: Pubs, hotels get strict guidelines
All police personnel would be equipped with LED batons/jackets and whistles for better visibility and coordination.
- City News
NewsTAP Bureau- Updated On:31 Dec 2023 7:26 AM GMT
A pub in Hyderabad, where music was shut at 10 pm sharp
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad police have laid down strict guidelines for pubs, bars, restaurants, star hotels, and event organiaers to ensure public safety and prevent drunk driving on the intervening night between December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2024. These measures are the following:
Key takeaways from the guidelines
-Establishments planning events exceeding 1 am should have applied for permission at least 10 days in advance.
-CCTV cameras with recording facilities are mandatory at entry/exit points and parking areas.
-Ensure decorum in dress code, performances, and language. No obscenity or nudity allowed.
-Sound levels must not exceed 45 decibels.
-Strict prohibition on firearms at event venues.
-Capacity limits must be strictly adhered to. Avoid exceeding capacity and display housefull boards visibly.
-Organisers are responsible for adequate parking arrangements, traffic regulation, and designated pick-up/drop-off points with proper lighting and staff.
-Minors will not be allowed in programmes intended for couples, pubs, and bars.
-Organisers will be accountable for preventing drug use within their premises. Special attention to be paid to potential drug sale areas.
-Pubs/bars must arrange drivers or cabs for intoxicated customers to reach home safely.
-Adequate lighting in and around all premises is mandatory. Darkness not tolerated, especially at entry/exit and pick-up/drop-off points.
-Display cautionary messages, offer rental driver services, and prevent handing over vehicle keys to intoxicated individuals.
-Promptly report any illegal activity or suspicious behavior.
-Frequent announcements reminding patrons about safety precautions will be encouraged.
-These guidelines ensure a safer and more enjoyable New Year's celebration for everyone in Hyderabad. Responsible behavior from organisers and partygoers alike is crucial to making the night a success.
Additionally, a meeting with stakeholders on December 28, 2023 emphasised cooperation between police and establishments to achieve this goal. All police personnel would be equipped with LED batons/jackets and whistles for better visibility and coordination.
