
Ludhiana police maintained a high alert across the city for New Year's Eve celebrations, deploying extra forces at crowded markets and strategic points to deter hooliganism and eve-teasing. Traffic management was a significant challenge due to a large influx of vehicles. While minor scuffles were not ruled out, authorities reported that celebrations passed peacefully with no major untoward incidents, crediting diligent police performance for the smooth conduct of events.
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