In Bengaluru, 1,400 kilograms of drugs worth Rs 160 crore were seized in 11 months
Bengaluru: Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Friday that police have seized 1,407 kilograms of narcotics worth Rs 160 crore in the tech hub of Bengaluru in the last 11 months.
He said, “To make Karnataka drug-free, an Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has been constituted and it is already functioning.”
“In Bengaluru city, in the last 11 months, 1,407 kilograms of narcotics worth Rs 160 crore have been seized. More than 300 foreign nationals involved in drug trafficking have been deported. In 2024, drugs worth Rs 98 crore were seized; in 2023, the value was Rs 103 crore – this is a significant achievement. Awareness campaigns about the harmful effects of drug abuse have been conducted in all schools and colleges across the state. This campaign will continue. There will be no leniency in eliminating drug trafficking,” Parameshwara said.
The Home Minister said that the police department is working in a people-friendly manner, ensuring that citizens do not face any inconvenience.
“Three new divisions have been created in Bengaluru city. A Deposits Fraud and Criminal Intelligence Unit has been created within the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). A new CID sub-division has been established in Belthangady. This new unit has been established considering the increasing number of incidents and cases.”
“A total of 9,000 AI-enabled cameras have been installed at 160 major intersections in Bengaluru. Any incident is immediately streamed to the control room. 7 lakh more cameras have also been installed. The Forensic Science Laboratory has been modernized; reports are now available within two months. It is one of the best forensic laboratories in India,” Parameshwara said.
He dismissed the opposition’s allegations of rising murder cases, stating that the figures do not support the claim. “In 2021, 1,340 cases were reported. In 2022, 1,364; in 2023, 1,389; in 2024, 1,202; and in 2025, 1,142 murder cases have been reported until November. Most murders are due to family disputes or property matters,” he stated.
“There were murders and communal clashes in the coastal region, creating an atmosphere of unrest. Considering the growing hatred in society, Special Action Forces have been formed in Mangaluru, Udupi, and Shivamogga. More than 300 personnel have been given special training,” he further added.
“Based on the information we received, a Special Action Force has now also been deployed in Mandya district. Since the formation of these forces, there have been no murders or communal clashes in the coastal region – the situation is completely under control. During my recent visit to Mangaluru, I received appreciation from the local people for the government’s efforts,” the minister said.
“The Karnataka Police ranks first in the country in delivering justice to citizens. According to the India Justice Report, Karnataka scored 6.78 out of 10 and secured the first position. The police and the judiciary have worked together, especially in providing justice to marginalized communities,” Parameshwara said.
