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Karnataka Rolls Out New Year's Safety Plan With Rest Centers, Drunk-Driving Checks and 20,000 Police

Officials say the focus is women's safety with rapid response enabled by body cameras linked to command centres.

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.