Ahead of FIFA World Cup final, Kozhikode police announce public safety measures
Kozhikode police have implemented strict public safety measures ahead of the FIFA World Cup final to prevent traffic violations and public disturbances. The authorities warned that legal action will be taken against those engaging in dangerous driving or communal disharmony.
Why it matters
It illustrates local law enforcement's proactive approach to managing large-scale public celebrations and maintaining order.
The police have announced special measures to ensure public safety and maintain law and order during the FIFA World Cup final and subsequent celebrations in Kozhikode, Kerala.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Kozhikode City police said dangerous bike racing, stunt riding, drunk driving, speeding, traffic violations, bursting of firecrackers in a manner that causes public nuisance, raising provocative or hate-filled slogans, and any other activities that disturb public peace have been strictly prohibited.
Officials warned that strict legal action would be taken against those taking the law into their own hands in the name of celebrations under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and the Motor Vehicles Act.
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