Wednesday, December 29, 2010

New Year celebrations in Chennai amidst tight security

Nearly 10,000 police personnel would be deployed on security duty for New year celebrations in the city.

Later Chennai City Police Commissioner T Rajendran told reporters that 10,000 police personnel would be deployed to maintain law and order during the new year celebrations.

Warning new year revellers of stringent action if they tried to disrupt public peace and indulge in eve teasing in the guise of celebrations, Mr Rajendran said police would deal with such cases strictly.

Appealing to New Year revellers to usher in the new year in a peaceful manner, he advised party-goers to avoid driving under the influence of alcohol