IN PHOTOS: Nakabandi at several places in Mumbai to curb drunken driving on the eve of Holi

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday held a breath analysing check during nakabandi in various parts of the city to detect drunk drivers on the eve of Holi. Photo/Pradeep Dhivar

Updated On: 2023-03-07 05:03 PM IST

Compiled by : Mohammad Abdul Rafi

An official of the Mumbai traffic police deploys breath analyzer on a commuter near Shivaji Park in Dadar, Mumbai on Tuesday. Photo/Pradeep Dhivar

Mumbai police has set up pickets at several places in the city to keep a check on drunken driving. The police has been running a campaign against drunken driving. Photo/Sameer Markande

The Mumbai police had already issued a prohibitory order and a list of punishable acts in a bid to avoid any untoward incident during Holi festivities. Photo/Sayyed Sameer Abedi

In an order issued by Vishal Thakur, DCP (Operations), Mumbai Police asserted that Holi and Rang Panchami will be celebrated across the city from March 5 to 11. Moreover, it listed acts which would be considered punishable offences as they might lead to communal tension and breach of public peace. Photo/Shadab Khan

The police has restricted the throwing of coloured water, obscene utterances in public places, the use of gestures or mimetic representations and the preparation, exhibition or dissemination of pictures, symbols, placards or any other objects or thing which may offend dignity, decency or morality. Photo/Pradeep Dhivar

Meanwhile, the Mumbai police greeted the people onthe occassion of Holi. “Colour with Consent cause #HolyHai! Have a happy & safe Holi, Mumbai,” Mumbai Police Department wrote on Instagram. Photo/Anurag Ahire

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