New Year's in Bengaluru: Parties must end by 1am; check rules
Bengaluru police have mandated that New Year's Eve celebrations at commercial establishments must conclude by 1 am. Venues are prohibited from exceeding their holding capacity and must close entry once full, with no waiting allowed outside. Offensive songs and slogans are banned, and security measures including screening and fire safety are compulsory.
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BENGALURU: City police have warned hotels, pubs, other commercial establishments, and event organisers not to allow crowds beyond the holding capacity at their venues and all parties must end by 1 am for New Year’s Eve (NYE) and New Year celebrations.Speaking to TOI, city police commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said: “If their venue is full, they must display a board, saying entry is closed. We have told them that they should not ask the revellers to wait outside or on the pavements.”
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He further caiutioned: “The songs played or slogans shouted during the celebrations must not hurt religious or other sentiments of anyone. Also, no crackers or explosives should be used inside commercial establishments.”City police have also said that those partying at unlicensed venues must obtain a temporary licence from the authorities concerned. The licence will be issued from 6 am on Dec 31 to 1 am on Jan 1.Police can be contacted at 100/112 for any emergency.1 am deadline for nye celebrations● New Year’s Eve celebrations must end by 1am● Separate permission needed for sound systems; noise limits must be followed. Entry must not exceed approved capacity; serving alcohol to minors is banned● Security screening mandatory for all entrants; suspicious persons or objects must be reported. Fire safety, anti-stampede measures, and backup power compulsory● Women security staff must be deployed where required; women and children must be frisked by female staff only. Overcrowding at entry, exit, and parking areas prohibited● CCTV cameras mandatory, with footage stored for 30 days; road-facing cameras should be linked to the police command centre; narcotics-related activity must be reported immediately● Smoking allowed only in designated areas; ‘No Smoking/No Narcotic Substances’ signage mandatory. Roadside parking prohibited● Pubs, bars, hotels must ensure the safe return of guests; PSARA-registered security staff mandatory, with IDs and DJ/bouncer details submitted in advance● Illegal private and rave parties banned● Bengaluru City Police QR codes must be prominently displayed at all venuesBengaluru police have instructed pubs & restaurants that entry must close once full, with no waiting outside allowed. Offensive songs/slogans are banned during celebrations