The Aryavarth Express
Bengaluru (Karnataka): The Bengaluru City Police, in collaboration with the Vintage Car Owners’ Association, will organise a Vintage Car and Bike Rally on Sunday, December 7, 2025, to raise awareness about drug abuse and peddling. The initiative comes amid growing concerns over rising drug consumption among youth in Karnataka, particularly in Bengaluru.
As part of the city’s ongoing “War Against Drugs,” the rally aims to educate the public—especially young people—about the dangers of drug use and trafficking networks. More than 75 vintage cars and bikes are expected to participate. Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara will flag off the event at 9:00 AM from the Grand Steps of Vidhana Soudha.
The rally will follow the route: Ambedkar Veedi → Cubbon Road → MG Road → Brigade Road → Vittal Mallya Road → Mysore Road, concluding at the Big Banyan Resort in Ramanagara district.
In addition to the rally, awareness programmes will be conducted at MG Road Metro Station, St. Joseph’s College on Vittal Mallya Road, and RV Engineering College on Mysore Road. These events will focus on the harmful effects of drugs, preventive measures, and the crucial role of community participation in combating substance abuse.
The Bengaluru Police have urged citizens to support the initiative and contribute towards building a safe and drug-free society.
Meanwhile, in a significant crackdown on smuggling, Bengaluru Police on Thursday seized 1,143 kg of red sandalwood and three cars worth ₹1 crore, arresting one person involved in an interstate smuggling racket spanning Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
The investigation began on November 7 after Hulimavu Police received a complaint about an illegally parked car near Gottigere Lake on Bannerghatta Main Road. Officers raided the spot and arrested a man who confessed to illegally trading red sandalwood. Police seized 95 kg of red sandalwood and a car from his possession, registering a case under the Forest Act. The accused was produced in court on November 8 and remanded to police custody for 20 days.
