Nandi Hills Banned for New Year: Bengaluru Tightens Security Amid Celebrations

• Entry to Nandi Hills banned from Dec 31, 2025 (12 pm) to Jan 1, 2026 (afternoon) for New Year.
• Ban due to crowd management, safety concerns, and past experiences with traffic and risks.
• Hotels, homestays, bars, and restaurants near Nandi Hills under strict monitoring; some instructed to shut.
• Intensified security at Isha Foundation, Chikkaballapur, for devotees on New Year's Day.
• Bengaluru City Police, led by Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, increased surveillance in key areas like Koramangala.

Why It Matters: Nandi Hills is closed for New Year's; Bengaluru has heightened security for celebrations.