New Delhi, Jan 1 (TIWN) Delhi Police on Thursday decided not to allow any public gathering on December 31 and January 1 from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the wake of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) order, and advised people to spend New Year in their homes.

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting of the top officials of the police here.

“Beyond 11 p.m. on both these days public gatherings would not be allowed in public places like India gate, Connaught place. Only the licensed premises are exempted from this and they can only operate with their license condition and with half the seating capacity following social distancing and other Covid protocols, like wearing masks,” Eish Singhal, Public Relations Officer, Delhi Police said.