Overview
- Police ordered venues to obtain permissions, cap entry to approved capacity, use token or barcode access, close by 1 am, and avoid provocative DJ content or religious and political references.
- CCTV is compulsory with footage retained for 30 days and road‑facing cameras linked to the command centre where feasible, and venues must display Bengaluru City Police QR codes for public access.
- Women’s safety steps include deployment of women security personnel and help desks, special Rani Chennamma squads, and monitoring of PGs and women’s accommodations.
- Zero tolerance applies to narcotics and serving alcohol to minors, security staff and bouncers must be PSARA‑registered with verified details, and violations will draw prompt legal action.
- Authorities banned firecrackers at bars, restaurants and pubs, ordered parks and lakes to close after 6 pm on December 31, and prepared AI‑enabled surveillance and all‑night buses to manage crowds and reduce drunk driving.