In a bid to curb crimes that take place during the night, Bengaluru City Police have launched a city-wide drive called ‘Operation Suraksha'. The special night operation aims to curb antisocial activities, narcotics, and public nuisance in the city, and is a joint effort of the local police and the central crime branch (CCB).
According to the city police, stringent action will be taken against antisocial elements indulging in unlawful activities in public places and individuals involved in consumption and sale of narcotic substances.
As per a report in The Hindu, police claimed that since the commencement of Operation Suraksha, incidents of snatching of chains and mobile phones, and similar crimes had come down. The police added the special operation had received positive feedback and appreciation from people, particularly women, senior citizens, and families.
How Is It Carried Out?
Under Operation Suraksha, officers and staff of the CCB and local police stations conduct joint night patrols on a shift basis in sensitive areas of the city.
The police teams identify individuals who disturb public order, provoke others or possess deadly weapons, and habitual offenders involved in immoral and illegal activities. The city police said cases are being lodged against such offenders on a daily basis under the Karnataka Police Act, 1972 (K.P. Act) and other relevant laws.
"Since December 2025, police have booked 151 narcotics cases, 1,280 cases under Karnataka Police Act, executed 39 warrants against absconding accused individuals, searched 215 houses of rowdy elements, one case was registered against an accused under the Arms Act, and cases were registered against eight rowdy elements under Sections 126-129 of BNSS,” read a release from the Bengaluru City Police.
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