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New Delhi: Hyderabad, like other places in India, welcomed the new year 2026 with much pomp and splendour. While parties on New Year's Eve are generally associated with drunk driving, the city witnessed something spectacular this year.
In Hyderabad, this year's New Year celebrations were free of major incidents. Most importantly, there were zero major accidents reported due to drunk driving on the occasion. It became possible due to tough enforcement measures and increased public awareness campaigns carried out in the city.
The information on zero major incidents of drunk driving in Hyderabad was shared by city police chief V.C. Sajjanar. He praised the effort that the police put into pulling off the success. He also lauded stakeholders and citizens for keeping the roads in the city safe on the occasion. He said that mishaps were avoided due to strong enforcement drives against drunk driving and effective awareness campaigns.
Sajjanar urged citizens to make Hyderabad a safer and truly global city, and said, "This didn’t happen by chance. Awareness worked, responsibility won, and public cooperation made the difference." He asked people to remain cautious during celebrations and avoid drunk driving. He added that Hyderabad has shown that celebrations can be done without any risk.
In other cities, people thronged popular places in Mumbai and Delhi to celebrate the occasion of the New Year, despite the intense cold. Delhi witnessed its coldest New Year's Eve since 2020, as temperatures dropped to 12 degrees Celsius. Tourists thronged the mountain places like Shimla and Manali, who enjoyed the snow.
