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16 arrested, drugs worth over ₹36 crore seized in Bengaluru: Minister Parameshwara
Bengaluru City Police seized drugs valued at over ₹36 crore and arrested 16 people, including four foreign nationals, in recent operations. Home Minister G Parameshwara framed this within a broader zero-tolerance policy on narcotics and cited NDPS Act arrest and deportation figures, along with IPL-2026 security measures and a 2025 stampede incident as context.
Why It Matters
The report highlights ongoing anti-narcotics efforts in Bengaluru, potential public-safety implications around large events, and the government's approach to deportations and enforcement under the NDPS Act.
Timeline
5 Events
April 29, 2026: IPL-2026 security measures and recommendations implemented
April 29, 2026
Home Minister Parameshwara said short-term and long-term recommendations from Justice John Michael D'Cunha's recommendations for crowd control, crowd management, and transport management were taken care of, enabling IPL 2026 with noted police security performance.
April 29, 2026: 16 arrested, drugs worth over ₹36 crore seized in Bengaluru
April 29, 2026
Bengaluru City Police arrested 16 people in recent operations, including four foreign nationals, eight from other states, and four local residents. Drugs worth over ₹36 crore were seized and cases were registered against all.
April 2026 deportations under NDPS Act (year-to-date)
April 2026
As of 2026, 427 people have been deported under the NDPS Act, including 286 Bangladesh nationals.
June 2025 stampede near M Chinnaswamy stadium during IPL celebrations
June 2025
In June 2025, 11 people died and 33 were injured in a stampede near the M Chinnaswamy cricket stadium as crowds gathered for IPL victory celebrations.
2025 deportations under NDPS Act
2025
Parameshwara stated that 401 foreign nationals were deported in 2025 under the NDPS Act, including those involved in drug peddling as well as those staying illegally despite visa expiry.