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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Huge crowds gather in parts of city as Mumbai welcomes New Year 2026

IN PHOTOS: Huge crowds gather in parts of city as Mumbai welcomes New Year 2026

Updated On: 01 January, 2026 01:25 AM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai welcomed New Year 2026 with celebrations held across the city, though popular beaches such as Juhu and Aksa witnessed noticeably fewer crowds compared to previous years. Pics/Shadab Khan, Nimesh Dave, Ashish Raje, Samiullah Khan, Anish Patil, Aditi Arulkar and Ritika Gondhalekar

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Mumbai welcomed New Year 2026 with celebrations held across the city, though popular beaches such as Juhu and Aksa witnessed noticeably fewer crowds compared to previous years. Pics/Shadab Khan, Nimesh Dave, Ashish Raje, Samiullah Khan, Anish Patil, Aditi Arulkar and Ritika Gondhalekar

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Mumbai welcomed New Year 2026 with celebrations held across the city, though popular beaches such as Juhu and Aksa witnessed noticeably fewer crowds compared to previous years. Pics/Shadab Khan, Nimesh Dave, Ashish Raje, Samiullah Khan, Anish Patil, Aditi Arulkar and Ritika Gondhalekar
<p>Mumbai Police maintained a strong security presence across the city, particularly at public spots, major roads and beach areas</p>

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Mumbai Police maintained a strong security presence across the city, particularly at public spots, major roads and beach areas

<p>Mumbai Police appealed to citizens to exercise restraint and take special care of children and women at places with high footfall</p>

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Mumbai Police appealed to citizens to exercise restraint and take special care of children and women at places with high footfall

<p>In Bandra, huge crowds gathered at Carter Road to welcome New Year 2026</p>

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In Bandra, huge crowds gathered at Carter Road to welcome New Year 2026

<p>On New Year`s eve, Aksa Beach in Mumbai appeared deserted, with no visitors or revellers present on Wednesday night. Only police personnel and Quick Response Team (QRT) officials were seen at the beach, maintaining security and keeping a close watch on the area</p>

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On New Year`s eve, Aksa Beach in Mumbai appeared deserted, with no visitors or revellers present on Wednesday night. Only police personnel and Quick Response Team (QRT) officials were seen at the beach, maintaining security and keeping a close watch on the area

<p>Mumbaikars marked the arrival of the New Year with friends and families visiting public places</p>

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Mumbaikars marked the arrival of the New Year with friends and families visiting public places

<p>Groups of children were seen enjoying the night at Marine Drive in south Mumbai</p>

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Groups of children were seen enjoying the night at Marine Drive in south Mumbai

<p>Officials said that preventive measures and strict monitoring were in place at prominent places in city where large gatherings are usual&nbsp; on New Year`s eve</p>

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Officials said that preventive measures and strict monitoring were in place at prominent places in city where large gatherings are usual  on New Year`s eve

<p>Mumbai Police deployed over 17,000 personnel across the city to prevent any untoward incidents during celebrations, officials said</p>

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Mumbai Police deployed over 17,000 personnel across the city to prevent any untoward incidents during celebrations, officials said

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