Lakhs of Mumbaikars welcomed the New Year with peaceful celebrations and night-long parties
though less crowds were witnessed on the city's streets and other public places compared to last year, police said.
(Photo: Shadab Khan)
A light show was held at Bandra Reclamation where people gathered in large numbers, resulting in a massive traffic jam late in the night.
(Photo: Shadab Khan)
Thousands of people thronged popular spots like the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaum Chowpatty, Bandstand and Juhu beach from Tuesday evening to welcome 2020.
(Photo: Shadab Khan)
Around 2 am on Wednesday, revelers were asked to leave these places, a police official said. The police later asked people to leave the place in a bid to maintain law and order.
(Photo: Shadab Khan)
The gateway of India, one of the historic monuments, saw a flood of Mumbaikars to witness the light and sound show.
(Photo: Bipin Kokate)
The Western Railway operated eight services after midnight between Churchgate and Virar stations, and CR operated four – two between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)-Kalyan and two between CSTM-Panvel on Harbour line.
In photo: Gateway of India lit up for New Year 2020.
(Photo: Bipin Kokate)
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray also addressed the crowd gathered at Gateway of India through a video conference.
(Photo: Bipin Kokate)
In the evening, thousands of Mumbaikars gathered at various beaches to witness the last Sunset of 2019. In a tweet, Mumbai Police assured citizens of help in the hour of need.
(Photo: Bipin Kokate)
Tight vigil was maintained at popular places like the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaum Chowpatty beach and waterfronts in Mahim, Bandra, Versova, Gorai and Juhu.
(Photo: Bipin Kokate)
At least 40,000 police personnel along with officials of the police's Special Branch, riot-control police, Quick Response Teams, Crime Branch and traffic police were deployed across the city.
(Photo: Bipin Kokate)
The police also monitored crowded spots through 5,000-plus CCTV cameras while drone-cameras were used to monitor the beaches.
(Photo: Bipin Kokate)
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