Noida: Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissioner Alok Singh on Sunday said no more than 100 people would be allowed at any event to celebrate the new year due to the coronavirus pandemic and even for that, prior permission would be needed.
He said a violation of the protocols put in place to curb the spread of the virus would invite police action and urged people to stay at home to avoid the risk of the infection.
"Permission for organising a new year's programme will have to be obtained from the local DCP office and the organisers will have to provide their names, addresses and mobile numbers. They shall also inform the police about the estimated number of participants in the event," Singh said, according to a statement.
"No more than 100 people will be allowed at any given time during a programme and all COVID-19 protocols like thermal scanning, sanitisation, social distancing and face covers will have to be complied with during the events," he added.
The police chief also warned that the DJs and sound systems used at such events must adhere to the Supreme Court guidelines.