‘Traffic movement has improved in Bengaluru in last 6 months’: Karnataka DGP Alok Mohan

“The traffic movement has been better compared to what it was six months ago. Traffic jams have reduced and vehicle movement is better now. Considering the number of vehicles in the city, we are constantly analysing data and patterns of movement and are improving things scientifically. While it is not perfect as we desire, it is improving slowly,” Mohan said.

Bengaluru traffic police have deployed drones at various junctions which are expected to help the police curb the traffic menace. The purpose of the drones is to track the primary factors contributing to congestions, such as vehicle breakdowns and accidents.

By providing accurate aerial visuals of the situation on the ground, the drone cameras enable swift decision-making and effective resolution of traffic issues, even on flyovers. Initial installation of drone cameras has already been done at the Hebbal junction and the police have plans to deploy more drones in other areas in the future, said a statement issued by the traffic department.

Instances of traffic snarls in Bengaluru had become a talking point in September last year when comedian Trevor Noah cancelled his show citing “technical issues”. However, people, who were supposed to reach the venue for the show, also cited the traffic congestion on the streets of Bengaluru as one of the reasons for the show to get cancelled.

On rising cybercrime cases, Mohan said that nearly 25 per cent of all cases registered in Bengaluru and 10 per cent registered in the entire Karnataka are that of cybercrimes. “We aim to ensure that all the officers in the state are able to tackle cybercrimes,” he said.

“In the last six months, all police stations across the state have registered cybercrime cases apart from economic offences and cases related to narcotics. We are providing training to the staff to deal with such cases,” he added.

Stating that there is zero tolerance towards moral policing, Mohan said, “In the last eight months, every moral policing case has been registered and the suspects have been arrested. We have no tolerance for moral policing. We are not going to spare anyone who will indulge in moral policing anywhere in the state.”