Delhi police has taken some nice steps related to hooliganism during holi that drives everybody crazy. The most vulnerable are road users to this once-a-year phenomenon, especially the pedestrians. Just 15 days ahead of holi, children start throwing balloons on colony roads on pedestrians and two-wheeler riders. Sometimes this may prove dangerous to the two-wheeler riders as they might lose balance. I think schoolteachers should take the initiative and preach children not to do such things. Parents are also responsible for this. I think they should be warned by local cops not to let their children do such act.

Actually because of this the notorious elements of the society also take benefit and resort to hooliganism, especially eve teasing. And one feels helpless if caught in such a situation. This time Commissioner of police has taken the right step by directing all police staff particularly those who are on the field duties to step up vigil against sale of illicit liquor as well as other intoxicants or drugs, eve teasing, harassment of people etc.

He has also asked traffic police to intensify drive against drunken driving, triple riding and driving two-wheeler without helmet and over crowding of vehicles. The focus of the Traffic Police will be late evening hours. So be careful while driving on Delhi roads at evening. Police Control Room vans and its staff has also been asked to take cognizance of Holi-related offenses and apprehend the violations of legal provisions.

During the last three days, six people have been arrested and 11 challaned on account of drunken driving. 2265 person were challaned for driving their two-wheelers without helmet. Another 920 persons were challaned when the pillion riders were not wearing the helmet. 1143 persons were challaned for triple riding on two-wheelers. 93 persons were challaned for over crowding in passengers vehicles.

The Commissioner of Police has also requested people to report any hooliganism, eve teasing and other violations of law to the Police Control Room by dialing 100.

People can also send their complaints in writing to the Police Commissioner at Post Box No. 171, G.P.O., New Delhi and through e-mail at delpol@del2.vsnl.net.in.