Overview
- Karnataka’s chief minister said murders, robberies and other serious violent crimes have declined, but cyber and NDPS cases remain stubbornly high.
- He called it embarrassing that out-of-state police have cracked major drug cases in Karnataka and directed an intensified crackdown on narcotics networks.
- Siddaramaiah termed it shameful that 88 police personnel were booked in criminal cases last year and pressed for strict accountability within the force.
- He signaled readiness to introduce stronger drug-related legislation in the forthcoming Assembly session to support tougher enforcement.
- Permissions for IPL matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will be granted only after management implements task-force security recommendations.