Security Tightened In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi’s Visit; Over 1,000 Police Personnel Deployed

Bengaluru has stepped up security ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Karnataka on Friday. Police have deployed more than 1,000 personnel across the city and tightened security along all routes linked to his programmes.

Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Governor Dr Sudha Yadav and other dignitaries will receive PM Modi at HAL Airport. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, flag off a Vande Bharat Express and launch several development projects.

The security deployment includes three Joint Commissioners of Police, 15 Deputy Commissioners, 20 Assistant Commissioners, 30 Police Inspectors and more than 100 Sub-Inspectors, besides civil police personnel.

The Special Protection Group (SPG) arrived in Bengaluru around 10 days ago and inspected roads, Metro stations, platforms and event venues. Security teams have also checked high-rise buildings and apartments along the Prime Minister’s routes. SPG officers are coordinating with city police to monitor arrangements.

PM Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the Pink Line, taking Bengaluru’s Metro network beyond 100 km. The nearly 7.5-km stretch from S G Palya to Kalena Agrahara will cover six stations. Passenger services are expected to begin on Saturday.

The Prime Minister will travel by Metro from S G Palya to the Bilekahalli-IIMB station after the inauguration.

Meanwhile, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reached Mangaluru on Thursday night. He will participate in events across coastal Karnataka and flag off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express. He will also dedicate the electrified 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road ghat section and the redeveloped Subrahmanya Road railway station to the nation.

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