SHILLONG: The City Police on Wednesday night picked up twelve persons for drunken driving and creating nuisance under the influence of liquor.
East Khasi Hills SP M Kharkrang on Thursday informed that non FIR cases have been taken up against them and the drive will continue.
He also warned that the police would not tolerate any kind of nuisance being created by any one during the festive season.
Police are also keeping vigil to thwart the attempt of gold chain snatchers during puja festivals as several such cases have been reported from parts of the city.
Several FIRs were lodged in the past by those affected, and the modus operandi of the thieves is that they use vehicles to snatch gold chains and vanish and the victims will not be able to get any clue.
A police official said that police are keeping strict vigil to ensure that miscreants do not make any attempt to snatch gold chains which women usually wear during the festive season. The official said that at the thana level, police are keeping a watch and the affected people can take up the matter with the police.
The official also urged people to immediately approach police if there are any cases of chain snatching.