Revellers find new places to escape police New Year curbs

Visakhapatnam: City police trying to clamp down on drunk driving are being constantly outwitted by lawbreakers managing to find alternate venues in agency areas, offering picturesque views and a good weather, to enjoy their booze.

In fact, many youngsters and others have planned to ring in the New Year amid the lush green hills of Lambasingi and Ananthagiri areas in Vizag with booze, notwithstanding the chill and thick fog.

Lambasingi and Ananthagiri, around 120 km and 85 km, respectively, from Vizag city, have emerged as hotspots for New Year revelers, in the light of police restrictions in Vizag city.

In the city, cops, for instance, have directed all New Year parties to be held between 8 pm and 1 am on December 31. They have also directed revelers to refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol. To that end, over 50 police teams would conduct checks across the city.

Ch. Suresh Kumar, who along with his friends, have decided to welcome the New Year in Lambasingi, said that since Lambasingi is off the police radar, they have chosen it as their party venue for New Year’s eve.

Similarly, K. Siva and his team have booked a private guest house at Ananthagiri, a place known for its rave parties and easy availability of a wide variety of weeds.