Elaborate security and traffic management arrangements have been put in place for the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday (June 3), with the Bengaluru City Police working in close coordination with the traffic police to ensure smooth conduct of the event and maintain law and order.

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City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said that extensive security measures have been implemented in accordance with the protocol issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR).

Limited capacity

Given the limited seating capacity at the venue, entry has been restricted strictly to invited guests. Passes have already been issued to VIPs, VVIPs and other categorised invitees, and security deployment has been planned accordingly. The Commissioner also clarified that there will be no roadshow associated with the swearing-in ceremony.

Senior police officials said additional police platoons and reserve force companies have been deployed across the central parts of the city to ensure comprehensive security coverage. Surveillance arrangements include monitoring through an extensive network of CCTV cameras, LED screens and drones to keep track of crowd movement and any security-related developments in real time.

Traffic advisory

Traffic restrictions and diversions will be enforced on select roads surrounding the venue to facilitate the movement of dignitaries and security convoys. On certain stretches, access will be limited to pedestrians during the event as part of the security protocol.

To help manage crowds and enable public viewing of the ceremony, LED screens have been installed at designated locations. Police personnel familiar with the local area, along with specialised VIP security teams, have been deployed at key points. Senior officers will oversee the arrangements and continuously monitor the situation to ensure the swearing-in ceremony is conducted smoothly, safely and without any untoward incidents.

No-fly zone

Bengaluru City Police have declared a temporary no-fly zone around the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office and Hotel Shangri-La in the city ahead of the visit of Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on June 3.

City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh issued the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), prohibiting the operation of drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), glider aircraft, small aircraft and non-scheduled aircraft within a one-km radius of the two locations.

Mr. Gandhi is scheduled to attend programmes at the KPCC office and stay at Hotel Shangri-La during his visit to Bengaluru. According to the order, the temporary no-fly zone will remain in force during the specified period of the visit. The restriction covers all drone and low-flying aircraft operations within the designated radius around the KPCC office and the hotel.