Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have imposed restrictions this weekend in Noida and Greater Noida to maintain law and order during New Years festivities.Section 144 imposed in Noida, Greater NoidaThe Gautam Buddh Nagar Police announced Saturday that prohibitory measures under Criminal Procedure Code section 144 will be in effect between December 31 and January 1. This prevents gatherings of five or more people in public spaces.Unauthorised processions, public prayers and alcohol consumption have also been prohibited on Sunday and Monday.The order states that flying private drones within one kilometre of government sites is completely banned during this period. Police permission will be required for drone use elsewhere.Heres the order:Festivities will begin on New Years Eve and continue till January 1. Various organisations have proposed holding events like protests during this time, the order said.आगामी नव वर्ष के दृष्टिगत कमिश्नरेट गौतमबुद्धनगर में दिनांक 31.12.2023 से 01.01.2024 (02 दिवस) तक धारा-144 द0प्र0सं0 लागू की जाती है। pic.twitter.com/nmwWGH7tQe— POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR (@noidapolice) December 30, 2023Possibilities of disturbing the peace by antisocial elements cannot be ruled out...Appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure safety, but preventive action is needed, police added.Why Section 144 has been imposed The measures aim to maintain peace and prevent mischievous activities that could create adverse conditions, according to authorities.Violating the prohibitions is a punishable offence.Police said the moves will allow safe celebrations as 2022 draws to a close and 2023 begins.
