Ahmedabad police registered 246 cases related to alcohol offences during New Year's Eve celebrations, leading to the arrest of over 230 individuals. The arrests included charges for liquor consumption, possession of Indian-Made Foreign Liquor, and drunk driving. Gujarat remains a dry state, with strict prohibition laws in place, though limited exceptions for permit holders and specific zones like GIFT City exist. Extensive police deployment and resources were utilized to manage the large gatherings across the city.