Mon Dec 29 14:36:47 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten news article:
Summary:
In preparation for New Year’s Eve, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed Bengaluru police and other departments to implement stringent security measures to prevent any untoward incidents. The emphasis is on women’s safety, crowd control, and preventing drink-driving. A significant police presence will be deployed, along with technology and support services to ensure a safe celebration. Traffic restrictions, including prohibiting vehicles on certain roads and flyovers, will also be in place.
News Article:
Bengaluru Gears Up for New Year’s Eve with Heightened Security
Bengaluru, December 29, 2025 – Bengaluru is bracing for New Year’s Eve celebrations under a blanket of heightened security measures, following directives from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. A high-level meeting held on Sunday saw the Chief Minister instructing police and departmental officials to ensure a safe and incident-free celebration, with a particular focus on women’s safety.
“We are committed to ensuring that all residents and visitors can enjoy New Year’s Eve without fear,” stated Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
To achieve this, 20,000 police personnel, including reinforcements from other districts, will be deployed across the city. Women police officers will be present in larger numbers, supported by dedicated ‘Chennamma Teams’. The city is also equipped with four control rooms, 78 watch towers, 164 women’s help desks, and 55 ambulances to manage emergencies.
Authorities are also taking a zero-tolerance approach to drink-driving, with 3,500 cases already registered in the past three days.
In addition to the increased police presence, significant traffic restrictions will be in place. Key areas like M.G. Road, Brigade Road, St. Marks Road, Resthouse Road, and Residency Road will see restricted vehicle movement. Moreover, all flyovers within the city (with the exception of the flyover leading to the International Airport) will be closed to all types of vehicles, with two-wheelers completely banned from the airport flyover between 10 PM on December 31st and 6 AM on January 1st. Diversions will be in place to reroute heavy goods vehicles away from the Central Business District.
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has been instructed to operate a large number of buses after midnight to ensure people can return home safely.
Senior officials, including Home Minister G. Parameshwara, Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, and Director-General of Police M.A. Saleem, were in attendance at the meeting, signaling a unified effort to ensure a secure and enjoyable New Year’s Eve for Bengaluru.
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