Even as the Nashik city gears up for New Year festivities, the local police have asked citizens to refrain from drunken driving and have also stepped up security.
Offences will registered against those who are found to have driven the vehicle after consuming alcohol, Deputy Commissioner of Police N Ambika said today.
"We are appealing citizens to refrain from drunken driving for their own safety," a police official said.
City hotels have been given permission to remain open till late night and night patrolling by police personnel will be increased, Ambika said.
Meanwhile, shops and hotels have been illuminated to welcome the New Year 2016.
Siddaramaiah also expressed confidence that keeping
public safety and protection of law and order in mind, the force would stay away from any such protest.
"There is no scope for mass leave, every one should understand that," he said, adding, the government will take action against those instigating the police.
He also requested opposition BJP and other political parties not to take up the issue for political advantage.
In a letter to Home Minister G Parameshwara on May 13, Shashidhar had highlighted the issues faced by police, particularly constables, and their intention to go on mass leave. The letter pointed out irregular working hours coupled with no proper leave and pay anomaly, among others.
Complaining about interference by politicians and influential persons, it also demanded separate pay commission for police.
To a question about protest by state government employees on June 2, the Chief Minister said, "We will talk to the employees union."
The state employees are demanding pay parity with central government employees.
