The Aryavarth Express
Bengaluru (Karnataka):
With New Year’s Eve festivities drawing closer, the Karnataka Police have stepped up security arrangements across Bengaluru to ensure public safety and smooth crowd management.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar on Tuesday conducted a field inspection in the Indiranagar area, one of the city’s major celebration hubs, to review preparedness and security measures. He assessed crowd control plans, deployment of personnel, and adherence to guidelines aimed at preventing any untoward incidents.
Speaking during the inspection, Commissioner Kumar said that officers were implementing security plans as per a structured scheme and holding detailed discussions at various levels. He noted that Indiranagar attracts large crowds during New Year celebrations, and special attention was being given to preventing anti-social activities and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.
The Bengaluru Police also launched a public awareness campaign titled “Celebrate Responsibly” on social media. In a post on X, the police said Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, IPS, shared an important message with citizens, urging them to celebrate responsibly, cooperate with police personnel, and maintain public order during the festivities.
Meanwhile, in view of increased travel during the Christmas and New Year holiday season, Central Railway announced the operation of 76 special trains to meet passenger demand.
Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Nila told that the special services include trains from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Karmani, eight special trains from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Thiruvananthapuram, and another eight from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Mangalore. Additionally, six special trains each have been scheduled from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Nagpur and from Pune to Nagpur. Four special suburban trains will also operate to accommodate passenger movement on New Year’s Eve.
Passengers have been advised to book tickets in advance and adhere to safety protocols while travelling during the festive season.
