The Bengaluru police commissioner, C H Pratap Reddy, has made obtaining police permission necessary for hosts of New Year’s and Christmas parties in order to avoid any untoward incidents.
Story so far: The senior cop met with representatives of hotels, clubs, and other event planners, and he gave them the instruction to seek permission in advance from the relevant civic organizations, including the local police. When requesting authorization, organizers must be specific about the kinds of events they plan to host.
- Parties held without permission are banned.
- Organizers have received strict instructions to guarantee that drugs are not permitted at the events and to safeguard women and children.
Preventative measures: Frisking, a ban on weapons even if they are licensed, the installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras, power backup through UPS and generators, adequate lighting at the venues, checking the criminal backgrounds of security guards and employees hired for the event, partnering with transport companies to ensure dropping off women staff at their homes after the event, and the deployment of both male and female security guards are among the preventive measures made mandatory by the police commissioner.