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Large crowds are expected in Little India during the Deepavali celebrations, especially on the eve of Deepavali on 19 October 2025 (Sunday). Heavy vehicular and human traffic are expected along Serangoon Road during this period.

Members of the public are advised to safeguard their belongings, exercise vigilance, and adopt the following crime prevention measures:

1. Always look after your belongings especially in crowded areas;
   
   
2. Ensure your bag is always closed and sling it in front;
   
   
3. Avoid placing your wallet in your back pocket; and
   
   
4. Approach any police officer or dial ‘999’ for urgent police assistance.

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety

As heavy vehicular traffic is expected along Serangoon Road, motorists are advised to use alternative routes and to drive with caution. 

The pedestrian crossing at Birch Road, in front of Anguilla Mosque will be closed from 4pm on 19 October 2025 (Sunday) to 4am on 20 October 2025 (Monday). The nearest alternate pedestrian crossing will be near Kitchener Link or near Baboo Lane. During this period, the pedestrian crossing at Campbell Lane may be closed if required. If so, the alternate pedestrian crossing will be near Sungei Road or near Dunlop Street. These closures are to ensure crowd and traffic management, for the safety of pedestrians and road users.

There will be directional signs displayed at all the affected pedestrian crossings to guide members of the public to the nearest alternate pedestrian crossing. Auxiliary Police officers will also be deployed along the affected roads and junctions to regulate traffic and assist members of the public.

Restrictions On Consumption of Liquor

Under the provisions of the Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015, both Little India and Geylang are declared as Liquor Control Zones (LCZ). The public should be mindful of the period during which no public drinking is allowed within a LCZ, which will be from 10.30pm on 17 October 2025 (Friday) to 7am on 21 October 2025 (Tuesday).

The no public drinking periods in a LCZ are summarised in the table below:

Persons found consuming liquor in any public place within a LCZ during the prescribed no public drinking periods will face enhanced penalties. Offenders are liable on conviction, to a fine of up to $1,500; and where the individual is a repeat offender, to a fine of up to $3,000 or to an imprisonment term of up to 4.5 months, or to both. 

Errant retailers who supply liquor beyond the permitted trading hours may have their liquor licences revoked.

Illegal Discharge of Fireworks

From January to December 2024, there were a total of 24 persons investigated for offences related to the possession, discharge, and importation of fireworks.

The Police will take strict enforcement action against offenders who possess, discharge, or import fireworks illegally. Such illegal discharge of fireworks poses serious danger to the public and their properties. Under the Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act 2021 (“GEWCA”), fireworks are classified as explosives. The illegal possession of fireworks is an offence under Section 22(1) of the GEWCA, whilst illegal discharge constitutes an offence under Section 21(1) of the GEWCA. Additionally, the illegal importation of fireworks is a serious offence under Section 24(1) of the GEWCA. Offences under the GEWCA are punishable by imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years and a fine not exceeding $50,000 for individuals, or a fine not exceeding $100,000 for entities. 

Misuse of Sparklers

Similarly, the Police take a serious view of anyone who misuses sparklers, such as combining multiple sparklers together at once. Such acts are potential fire hazards which can cause undue danger and alarm to the public. Anyone caught misusing sparklers will be liable for an offence of rash or negligent conduct with respect to dangerous or harmful substance under Section 284 of the Penal Code 1871. Should the act be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person or endanger human life, the offender will be liable to an imprisonment term which may extend to one year, or a fine up to $5,000, or both if convicted. Should the act cause hurt to any other person, the offender will be liable to an imprisonment term which may extend to three years, or a fine, or both if convicted.