As part of the New Year celebrations, Amdavadis took over popular spots across the city. Crowds thronged areas like CG Road and Sindhu Bhavan Road, creating a festive atmosphere. Meanwhile, a significant number of people were seen gathering at food stalls in the municipal market to enjoy the festivities.  

On December 31, to ensure law and order during the New Year celebrations, Ahmedabad City Police was on high alert. Ahead of midnight celebrations, senior officers conducted inspections at Sindhu Bhavan. Ahmedabad City Police Commissioner G S Malik, personally visited the area for review.  

Dance and fireworks across Gujarat

Across Gujarat, New Year celebrations are in full swing with dance and fireworks lighting up the skies. In Ahmedabad, areas like Sindhu Bhavan and CG Road saw massive crowds gathering for the festivities.  

In Vadodara, events were organised in over 10 locations, including on Sevasi Road. At Vagheshwari Farm on Sevasi Road, large groups of youngsters were seen dancing and enjoying music. The celebrations included people of all ages, from children to women and families, participating with joy.  

In Rajkot, people celebrated New Year’s Eve in various parts of the city. Nearly eight party plots and resorts hosted lively events, where people celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement.

Police deployment

In anticipation of the large-scale celebrations, the Ahmedabad City Police announced a comprehensive security plan to ensure public safety and maintain law and order. With a deployment of over 8,000 personnel, the city police are leaving no stone unturned to address potential challenges, from traffic regulation to crime prevention.  

A total of 8,139 police personnel were deployed including 5 Joint/Additional Commissioners, 115 Police Inspectors (PI), 225 Police Sub-Inspectors (PSI), 4500 Head Constables/Police Constables, 3100 Home Guards.

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