Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar vowed on Sunday to follow a zero-tolerance policy against harassment of women and children on the occasion of New Year's Eve.

Expressing his thoughts on the occasion in Lahore, the IG Punjab had directed the administrations to remain alert and keep an eye on the anti-state elements. Over 21,000 officers have been deployed in Punjab.

He said that police teams will avert aerial firing and one-wheeling, and strict action will be taken against those involved in these acts.

The Punjab IG vowed to continue search operations across the province to avert any untoward incidents.

He urged the administration to increase patrolling on the highways and roads.

“Nobody is allowed to indulge in acts of hooliganism and unethical activities,” the Punjab IG maintained.

Karachi police to arrest drunken drivers on New Year’s Eve

Karachi Traffic Police announced the implementation of a comprehensive plan to curb drunk driving and ensure public safety.

In a press statement, spokesperson Abrar Hussain Baloch said that the department would employ Breathalyser tests to identify and apprehend individuals driving under the influence on New Year's Eve.

Baloch stated that carrying alcohol and drugs in vehicles would be strictly prohibited.

Twin cities to crack down on one-wheeling, aerial firing

On the occasion of New Year, the police and district administration of the twin cities have formed a comprehensive security plan after the government banned celebrations.

According to the plan, 636 policemen have been deployed in Islamabad and 6,600 in Rawalpindi, while there will be a crackdown on one-wheeling, aerial firing and road blockade.

Extraordinary security in Faisalabad

In Faisalabad also, extraordinary security arrangements have been made on New Year's Eve. Women police, including Dolphin Force, have been deployed on major highways.

Security personnel have been posted at Koh-e-Noor Chowk and Ghanta Ghar Canal Road. In view of traffic on the main highways, U-turns have been closed and traffic wardens deputed.

More than 4,000 police officers, including five SPs and 18 DSPs, have been deployed for security arrangements. One-wheeling, rioting and commotion will not be allowed, the police stressed.

Security beefed-up in Quetta

In Quetta, additional security personnel have been deployed at important places for the New Year’s Eve, as strict security arrangements have made.

Aerial shooting, hooliganism, one-wheeling and possessing fireworks have been banned, while snap-checking is going on in different areas of the city.

In case of any violation, fines will have to be paid, the police insisted.