Pramesh S Jain
The Bengaluru City Police have launched a special city-wide drive titled “Operation Suraksha”to curb illegal activities and anti-social behaviour during night hours.
Senior officer told reporters that,anti-social elements often gather at public places at night and indulge in unlawful activities,including the consumption and sale of narcotic substances.
To bring such activities under control and ensure public safety,a joint special operation is being carried out by local police stations along with the Central Crime Branch (CCB).
Under Operation Suraksha,officers and staff of the CCB and local police stations are conducting night patrols on a shift basis in sensitive areas of the city.
During these patrols,police are identifying persons disturbing public peace,provoking others,possessing deadly weapons,and habitual rowdy-sheeters involved in immoral and illegal activities.
Cases are being registered daily under the Karnataka Police Act, 1972, and other relevant laws.
From December 2025,police have registered 151 cases related to the sale and consumption of narcotic substances during night-time operations across various police stations.
In addition,1,280 cases have been registered under the Karnataka Police Act against individuals disturbing public peace.Such persons have been counselled and warned to prevent repeat offences.
During the operation,police also executed 39 warrants issued by courts against absconding accused.
One case was registered under the Arms Act,while eight rowdy-sheeters were booked.
Police claimed that since the commencement of Operation Suraksha,incidents of chain snatching,mobile phone snatching,and similar crimes in the city have come under control.
As part of the drive,215 houses of rowdy elements were searched.
The police added that the special operation has received positive feedback and appreciation from the public, particularly from women,senior citizens,and families.
