Overview
- Fifteen designated locations will shelter people who are too intoxicated to travel, after which police will arrange a drop home once they are sober.
- Authorities identified about 150–160 checkpoints in Bengaluru to deter drunk driving and reduce accidents.
- Bars and pubs have been ordered to close by 1 a.m., with cases to be filed against venues that violate the curfew.
- More than 20,000 police personnel are on duty across Bengaluru, supported by specialized women's squads for high-traffic areas.
- All 30 districts are on alert, with assessments of large gatherings for security risks and readiness to deploy additional force if required.