New Delhi [India], January 2 (HBTV): On New Year's Eve, Delhi Police booked 35 bikers under operation Bullet Raja for using modified silencers and performing stunts in the Jamia Nagar area of South-East Delhi, said a statement from the Delhi Police.

In addition, 673 persons were detained under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act (persons bound to comply with the reasonable directions of police officers), and 131 vehicles were seized under Section 66 of the same Act (police to take charge of unclaimed property), the statement added.

Multiple offenders were counselled on the risks and consequences of their actions, turning the operation into both an opportunity for awareness and enforcement, according to the statement.

According to the police, they remained fully alert and operational throughout December 31 and into the early hours of January 1. Their proactive measures aimed to prevent mishaps, maintain law and order, and foster a secure environment for the community.

Earlier, Delhi Traffic Police made elaborate traffic arrangements for the smooth conduct and regulation of traffic on New Year's Eve throughout the city.

To monitor drivers committing traffic violations, traffic staff were deployed at various strategic points. On December 31, a special drive was carried out across Delhi, and a total of 4,583 motorists were prosecuted for various violations, including 558 motorists for drunken driving, 35 for dangerous driving, 205 for driving on the wrong side, 35 for triple riding, 648 for not wearing helmets, and 63 vehicles were impounded on the spot.

Traffic Police deployed 88 teams, armed with breath analyzers to check for drunken driving. Special pickets were also set up to check stunts on motorcycles, overspeeding, reckless driving, zig-zag driving, and dangerous driving in coordination with local police and PCR at major points.

While there were four deaths reported in fatal road accidents on New Year's Eve 2024, no fatalities were reported on New Year's Eve 2025. This was made possible only due to the elaborate traffic arrangements laid out in the city to curb dangerous driving, rash and negligent driving, and drunken driving. (ANI)