Bengaluru Police takes proactive step with KYC ahead of New Year's Eve to keep tab on revellers

Bengaluru: As we bid bye to 2023, Bengaluru's iconic streets, pubs and restaurants are anticipated for the festive frenzy and celebrations on New Year's Eve.

Ahead of these celebrations, the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda announced that all medical hospitality establishments, restaurants, clubs and other public places have been advised to collect the KYC of all revellers.

While briefing the media about the guidelines issued to avoid any kind of traffic on the eve, Dayananda said that the decision was taken as a large number of people including people from other states will also be taking part in the celebrations, especially around MG road, Church Street and other places.

He added that some underage individuals might also take part in parties and with having KYC details such situations can be avoided.

This development comes after the police commissioner said that popular hotspots like MG Road, Brigade Road, and Residency Road, will become pedestrian-only zones for revellers to ring in the year safely.