Tight security for New Year Eve celebrations in Bengaluru

Home Minister G. Parameshwara reviews security measures for New Year's Eve celebrations in Bengaluru, emphasizing women's safety.

Home Minister G. Parameshwara chaired a review meeting on Monday (December 23) to discuss preparations for New Year’s Eve celebrations at M.G. Road, Bengaluru. The meeting followed recent allegations by Opposition parties regarding law and order issues in Belagavi during the recently concluded legislature session.

Mr. Parameshwara said elaborate security arrangements had been made for the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in Bengaluru, with special emphasis on women’s safety. 

Speaking to the media after attending a meeting with the senior police officials at the office of the Bengaluru Police Commissioner, he said a crowd of over seven lakh people are expected to gather on M.G. Road. “Police officials have been directed to take all precautionary measures, and the concerned officials will be held responsible for any eventualities,” he said.

“The state government has “waged war against drugs” in the run-up to the celebrations. We will also take up special drives to check drunk driving, wheeling and other anti-social activities. All habitual offenders should be kept under watch and ensure that the celebrations are peaceful,” he said. Referring to the law and order issues at the celebrations on M.G. Road a few years ago, Mr. Parameshwara said the police should ensure peaceful celebrations of the event with no untoward incident. 

Director General and Inspector General of Police Alok Mohan, City police commissioner B. Dayananda and other senior officials attended the meeting.