New Year safety net tightened statewide

Tamil

- HD Bureau

Tamil Nadu rolled out sweeping restrictions and stepped-up security measures ahead of New Year celebrations, signalling a zero--tolerance approach to disorder, unsafe behaviour and public nuisance as crowds gather across cities and towns.Authorities imposed a complete ban on bursting firecrackers during the festivities, citing safety concerns, noise complaints and the risk of accidents in crowded areas.Children were not to be permitted to enter establishments that serve alcohol, a move aimed at preventing exposure to unsafe environments and underage violations during late-night celebrations.In one of the most significant traffic -re lated meas