Tue Dec 31 06:58:13 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai Deploys 14,000 Police for New Year’s Eve Security
**Mumbai, India (December 31, 2024)** – Over 14,000 police officers are on duty in Mumbai tonight to ensure a safe and peaceful New Year’s Eve celebration. Authorities anticipate large crowds at popular locations including the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, and several beaches. The deployment includes officers in plain clothes, specialized units like the Quick Response Team and Bomb Detection Squads, and increased traffic patrols to combat drunk driving. CCTV monitoring will also be in place at many celebration sites. Police have vowed to take strict action against anyone engaging in eve-teasing, harassment, or illicit liquor sales. The heightened security measures aim to prevent any untoward incidents during the festivities.
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