Guwahati police conducted a late-night patrol on RG Baruah Road and nearby lanes after residents complained of disturbances linked to crowds leaving nightclubs and entertainment venues, while local residents called for regular policing instead of checks only after complaints.
The patrol took place in the early hours of Sunday and was led by deputy commissioner of police (central) Sambhavi Mishra. Personnel from Geetanagar Police Station moved along the road and surrounding lanes, checking areas where groups were found loitering after the clubs began to empty.
Police described the operation as a routine checking drive and said it followed repeated complaints about alleged anti-social activity in the area after dark. Amarjyoti Gogoi, officer-in-charge of Geetanagar Police Station, said no arrests had been made during the patrol.
“We have not made any arrest. We only assisted in dispersing the crowd that gathers in the area during late-night hours,” Gogoi said. He added that action had been taken on earlier complaints and would be taken again “if the situation continues”.
The complaints are concentrated around the stretch of RG Baruah Road where several nightclubs, pubs and other entertainment venues draw visitors late into the night. Residents say that when these establishments close, some patrons remain on the roadside and in nearby lanes, creating disturbances in a neighbourhood that continues to be used by residents after dark.
“Once the night progresses, it becomes difficult for us to feel comfortable moving around,” said Raksha Dutta, a resident of the area. She said the police should maintain a regular watch instead of conducting checks only after complaints are received.
The issue has also raised questions about how public streets around nightlife districts are managed after venues close. While residents have reported discomfort and alleged disruptive behaviour, the police statement supplied in the report confirms dispersal of crowds but does not record arrests or specify any offence registered during the patrol.
Another resident, Bastav Bharali, said the objection was not to nightlife itself. “We have no objection to people enjoying themselves,” he said, but added that late-night disturbances on the street could affect young people, including children returning from tuition classes at late hours.
“Our concern is to ensure that public spaces remain safe and peaceful for everyone,” Bharali said.
The police have not announced a fixed schedule for further patrols on RG Baruah Road. The officer-in-charge said action would be taken again if the situation continued, leaving regular monitoring and the response to future complaints as the next steps for the area.