Ahmedabad Police deploy 9,000 personnel, 4,000 CCTV cams to ensure smooth New Year’s Eve celebrations

With large crowds expected across the city to ring in the New Year, the Ahmedabad City Police have announced an extensive law-and-order, traffic and surveillance arrangement for the night of December 31, deploying over 9,000 personnel and thousands of cameras to ensure a safe and disciplined celebration.

According to senior police officials, popular public spaces such as the Sabarmati Riverfront, Sardar Patel Ring Road, C G Road in Navrangpura, S G Highway, Sindhu Bhavan Road, Satellite, Sola, Vastrapur, Anandnagar, Ellisbridge, Gaekwad Haveli, Maninagar and Amraiwadi are likely to witness heavy footfall. In addition, celebrations are expected at churches, major markets, shopping malls, clubs, hotels, farmhouses and private party plots across the city.

The police estimate that nearly 9,040 facilities and locations will be used for New Year-related events and gatherings.

Massive deployment across ranks

To manage crowds and maintain order, the city police have deployed a total of 9,040 police personnel, including five officers at the Joint Commissioner of Police/Additional Commissioner of Police level, 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police, 28 Assistant Commissioners of Police and 115 Police Inspectors. The force on the ground also includes around 5,000 PSI-level officers, 225 head constables and constables, two companies of the State Reserve Police (SRP) and 3,500 Home Guards.

Senior officers from the DCP, ACP and PI ranks will remain on the roads until 1 am, directly supervising field operations and traffic regulation.

Surveillance, checkpoints and technology

A strong emphasis has been placed on surveillance and rapid response. As many as 4,000-plus CCTV cameras will be used to monitor sensitive and crowded areas. In addition, 2,560 body-worn cameras, including 238 life body-worn cameras, have been deployed to ensure transparency during law-and-order and crowd-control operations.

The police have also stationed nine Quick Response Teams (QRTs), four Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams and 123 ‘112 Janrakshak’ PCR vans across the city. Traffic enforcement will be supported by 39 speed gun cameras and 34 additional enforcement units.

To curb drunk driving, 443 breath analysers have been deployed, and police said cases are being registered against motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol. Action is also being taken against drivers indulging in high-speed driving and bike stunts, as well as in hit-and-run incidents linked to intoxicated driving.

Checkpoints and patrolling

Vehicle checks are being carried out at 14 inter-district checkposts and 63 checkpoints within Ahmedabad city to prevent the movement of drugs, liquor and other intoxicants. Police are also keeping a close watch on listed bootleggers, known criminals, anti-social elements, history-sheeters and suspected illegal immigrants.

Seventy-one ‘She Teams’ have been formed across the city to patrol crowded areas continuously and take swift action against harassment of women and obscene behaviour in public places.

Teams from the Crime Branch and the Special Operations Group (SOG) are conducting checks at hotels, dhabas, guest houses, clubs, farmhouses and other venues hosting late-night parties.

Traffic restrictions and standby orders

To ensure smooth traffic flow, the city police have issued a notification enforcing traffic regulations from 6 pm on December 31, 2025, to 3 am on January 1, 2026, particularly around celebration zones and congested roads. Alternative routes have been announced to minimise inconvenience to commuters.

A citywide standby has been enforced across the police force from 6 pm on December 31, enabling quick reinforcement wherever required.

“December 31 and the New Year are a time of joy and celebration for all of us. Ahmedabad Police is fully equipped to keep your joy safe,” a senior police official said, urging citizens to cooperate with authorities and adhere to traffic and safety rules.