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Gwalior Police Launch 'Garima Campaign' for Women's Safety Ahead of New Year 2026

The Gwalior Police have launched a three-day 'Garima Campaign,' deploying women-led teams to inspect bars, hotels, and spas to ensure safety and legal compliance for New Year 2026 celebrations. A total of 35 police teams have been deployed across the city, with checkpoints established at key locations to monitor movement and maintain order. Similar heightened security measures are in place in Ayodhya, where the town is divided into sectors with CCTV and drone surveillance, and in Bhopal, with intensified vehicle checks and breath analyser tests. The police have urged public cooperation to ensure a peaceful and secure festive environment for all residents and visitors.

Key Points: Gwalior's Garima Campaign: Enhanced Security for New Year 2026

  • Women-led safety inspections
  • 35 police teams deployed
  • Checks at bars & hotels
  • Sector-wise security in Ayodhya
  • Bhopal enforces drunk-driving norms
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Gwalior Police step up security ahead of New Year 2026, launch 'Garima Campaign'

Gwalior Police launch the 3-day 'Garima Campaign' with women-led teams inspecting venues & 35 teams deployed for safe New Year 2026 celebrations.

"ensure a peaceful, secure and dignified environment for all - Gwalior Police Administration"

Gwalior, December 31

Ahead of the New Year 2026 celebrations, the Gwalior Police have put in place comprehensive security arrangements across the city, with a special focus on women's safety, senior police officials said.

Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Vidita Dagar said on Tuesday that as part of the heightened security measures, the Women's Safety Branch of the Gwalior Police has launched a three-day special drive titled the 'Garima Campaign'.

Under the campaign, several teams comprising women police officers have been formed to conduct daily inspections and checks at bars, hotels, restaurants, and spa centres within the city limits. The drive aims to ensure compliance with legal norms and prevent incidents of harassment or unlawful activity during the festive period.

ASP Dagar said multiple checkpoints have also been established at key locations across Gwalior to monitor movement and maintain law and order. In total, 35 police teams have been deployed under the New Year security plan.

She added that the police are maintaining strict vigilance and are prepared to take immediate action against any violations. Citizens have been urged to cooperate with the police and to celebrate the New Year safely and responsibly.

The police administration has assured that these proactive measures are intended to ensure a peaceful, secure and dignified environment for all residents and visitors during the New Year celebrations.

In Ayodhya, authorities have divided the entire temple town into sectors and zones, deploying personnel accordingly while monitoring crowds through CCTV cameras and drones, as a surge of devotees continues to arrive for darshan. Police are also conducting vehicle checks and enforcing drunk-driving norms.

Likewise, in Bhopal, police have intensified checks, conducting thorough searches of vehicles to prevent the illegal transport of liquor and administering breath analyser tests. Bars and restaurants in the Madhya Pradesh capital have also been inspected, and strict guidelines have been issued for celebrations.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see police being proactive. But I hope these checks are done respectfully and don't become a hassle for regular families just trying to enjoy dinner. The intention is right, execution matters.
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Aditya G
Deploying 35 teams is a massive operation. Must be a huge logistical task. Respect to our police force for working through the holidays to keep us safe. Let's all cooperate and not drink and drive. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Visiting Gwalior for the holidays. This news is reassuring for a tourist. Seeing similar arrangements in Ayodhya and Bhopal shows MP police are taking New Year security seriously across the state.
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Karthik V
The article mentions checks at spas and bars. This is crucial to prevent illegal activities that often spike during festivities. Hope the campaign continues beyond just three days. Women's safety cannot be a seasonal concern.
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Meera T
As a resident, I appreciate the effort. But I also hope the police resources are used effectively. Sometimes these drives look good on paper but have little impact on the ground. Let's see the results.

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