What is Bengaluru's new approach to houses used for drug dealing?

Bengaluru's home minister announced that houses rented out to drug peddlers could be demolished as part of a zero-tolerance policy.

How many drug cases were registered in Bengaluru in 2024?

In 2024, Bengaluru police registered 4,168 drug-related cases, with chargesheets filed in most of them.

What actions are being taken against foreign nationals in Bengaluru drug networks?

Foreign nationals involved in drug networks are being detained, cases filed against them, and 300 have been deported in the past two years.

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Bengaluru: Bulldozing houses for drug peddlers declared

12 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Government will bulldoze houses rented to drug peddlers.
Over 4,000 drug-related cases registered in 2024.
300 foreign nationals deported in drug crackdown.

Bengaluru: Bulldozing houses for drug peddlers declared

Bengaluru's home minister has declared a resolute zero-tolerance stance against drug-related offenses, indicating readiness to demolish properties utilized by drug peddlers. This aggressive approach is part of broader efforts to eradicate the drug menace, including extensive awareness campaigns in educational institutions.

The police have reported a significant rise in drug-related cases, with 4,168 registered in 2024 and a further increase to 5,747 in 2025. Foreign nationals continue to be implicated in these networks, leading to the deportation of 300 individuals over the last two years.