
Ahmedabad police arrested 353 individuals on New Year's Eve for liquor-related offenses, including consumption, possession, and drunk driving. Gujarat, a dry state, prohibits alcohol with strict penalties, though exceptions exist for permit holders and in GIFT City. Police deployed extensive personnel and technology, including breathalyzers and CCTV, to manage celebrations and enforce the prohibition. Over 100 vehicles were also seized for various violations.
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