TIGHT SECURITY FOR NEW YEAR IN karnataka, says Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the police department has been sensitised, and strict instructions have been given to officials to take all the necessary measures to ensure that no untoward incidents happen across the State during the New Year celebrations. He highlighted that police are keenly focusing on women’s safety, preventing drunken driving, safety and security at crowded places. The authorities have said that approximately 20,000 police personnel and officials will be deployed in Bengaluru city to ensure that the New Year celebrations are peaceful, as they expect over ten lakh people to gather in various places for celebrations.