Mumbai. New Year’s Eve celebrations in Mumbai have faded for the second year in a row in view of the order banning public gatherings due to the rise in cases of COVID-19 (Corona). Beaches at Mumbai’s favorite destinations such as Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Dadar, Girgaum and Juhu looked almost deserted as police personnel deployed at these places and roads strictly enforced prohibitory orders, an official said on Saturday. .
Police personnel were seen asking people to vacate these places before the 5 pm deadline on Friday. Mumbai Police tweeted on Friday night, “Mumbai this is your post of appreciation. These deserted and silent streets speak about your concern for the city and its safety. How well 2022 has been welcomed.
Due to restrictions, people wished Happy New Year to families and friends through phone only. Some people welcomed the new year by visiting hotels and restaurants and celebrating with friends and family on the roofs of houses. An official said that 134 places were blocked by the police or vehicles were checked. Senior police officers also patrolled the streets. From Friday night to early Saturday, traffic police personnel took blood samples of drivers and registered cases to check for drunken drivers. Similarly, cases of rash and negligent driving have also been registered.
Many other places like Bandra-Worli Sea Link, BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) building, CSMT station were lit up with lights to welcome the new year. There was no lighting in the state secretariat. Mumbai Police on Friday issued an order prohibiting visiting beaches, open fields, gardens or other similar public places between 5 pm and 5 am daily till January 15, in view of the prevailing situation of the corona virus and the spread of coronavirus. has been banned. Mumbai reported 5,631 cases of COVID-19 on Friday, which was about 2,000 more than on Thursday.