Bengaluru: Police implements extensive safety measures for New Year’s Eve celebration 

The Bengaluru police department has taken extensive measures to ensure safety during New Year’s Eve, establishing 48 checkpoints at various locations and 8,500 cops to be deployed in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda on Tuesday said, 8,500 police personnel of various ranks will be deployed across the city on New Year’s eve.

To manage traffic flow and enhance safety, prominent areas like MG Road, Residency Road, and Church Street will be designated as vehicle-free zones from 8:00 pm onwards on the specified date. 

The police also said all the flyovers, except the elevated road heading to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), will be closed between 11 pm on December 31 and 6 am on January 1.

Police security has been enhanced at key locations such as MG Road, Brigade Road, Cubbon Park, Trinity Circle, Phoenix Mall, and various clubs.

Tight security measures have been implemented to keep merrymakers safe and celebrations controlled. The security measures range from keeping a check on drink-driving, traffic regulations and others.