Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday visited the Bengaluru City Police Commissionerate and held a comprehensive meeting with senior police officials on key issues including cyber crime, women safety, narcotics control, traffic management and law and order.

Addressing the media after the meeting, Mr. Kharge said the Home Ministry is considering launching an urban mobility plan in Bengaluru involving stakeholders such as Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), BMRCL, Transport Department, traffic police and other civic agencies to formulate coordinated strategies to decongest the city’s traffic.

“The aim is to bring all agencies on a common platform and put together a long-term plan to address Bengaluru’s growing mobility challenges,” he said.

On law and order, the minister emphasized the need for stricter monitoring of habitual offenders and said the government has set up anti-riot squads at every level of police stations to effectively curtail criminal activities and deter law breakers.

Highlighting Bengaluru’s status as the country’s fourth largest technology hub, Mr. Kharge said cybercrime was a major challenge and a comprehensive strategy to combat online fraud and cybercrime was discussed during the meeting.

“Since I am in charge of e-Governance, IT-BT and Home departments, it is easier to formulate integrated policies to tackle cyber crime, narcotics related offences, traffic problems and overall law and order problems,” he said.

The Minister said detailed discussions were also held on narcotics trafficking. He noted that drugs are often smuggled through neighboring states like Maharashtra, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh using various routes and methods.

“Psychotropic substances are easier to transport and conceal compared to conventional bulk narcotics. We reviewed various smuggling patterns and discussed measures to strengthen enforcement and improve detection capabilities,” he said.

As part of efforts to curb drug trafficking, the Home Office plans to increase the number of drug detection and testing kits available to law enforcement agencies.

“The matter has been taken seriously and necessary corrective measures will be taken to ensure a timely investigation and prosecution,” he said.

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