Meerut, Dec. 31 -- Security and traffic checks have been intensified in Meerut ahead of the New Year 2026 celebrations, with police launching a special road safety drive to prevent accidents and maintain law and order.

The move comes as part of heightened vigilance witnessed across several cities , including Delhi, Ayodhya, and Bhopal, in view of large gatherings and late-night celebrations.

Speaking to ANI, Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police Vipin Tada said the police have been running a focused campaign for the past week. "As part of road safety, we are organising a special campaign for the past 1 week in which vehicles moving on the road are being checked, and it is being seen whether there is any objectionable item in the vehicl...