Bhubaneswar: With Holi, the festival of colours, fast approaching, the Commissionerate Police has issued a set of strict guidelines to ensure peaceful and safe celebration in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.
As per the guidelines, people have been advised not to enter rivers or swimming pools after consuming alcohol, while playing Holi under the influence of liquor will invite strict action, including arrests.
Elaborate arrangements have been made for the safety of revellers. Teams of police and fire service personnel will be deployed at major river ghats for the safety of people taking bath after celebrating the festival of colours. Those found creating public nuisance or blocking roads in the name of Holi celebration will be taken into custody, police said.
Over 20 platoons of police force will be deployed on the occasion of Holi to maintain law and order in Bhubaneswar to prevent any untoward incident.
The police would keep a strict vigil and maintain a close watch on different parts of both the cities to curb illegal sale of liquor. This apart, the sale of chemical-based colours will be prevented, while only herbal colors would be allowed to be used for celebrations.
“People are requested not to enter water bodies in an intoxicated condition. We will deploy police, ODRAF and Fire Services teams at different river ghats. Besides, drunk and driving will be monitored strictly,” Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena said.
