Bengaluru, Dec. 30 -- Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday directed police and city authorities to enforce stringent security measures to ensure that no untoward incidents occur during New Year celebrations in Bengaluru.

Chairing a high-level meeting with senior police and departmental officials at Krishnadevaraya Bhavan, Siddaramaiah reviewed the precautionary arrangements being implemented across the city.

"All precautionary measures must be taken to ensure the safety of women during New Year celebrations. We must ensure that no untoward incidents occur," he said, emphasising preventive steps to avoid harassment or violence and instructing that celebrations take place without incidents affecting women.

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