Liquor sales temporarily banned in Bengaluru from October 21 due to Dasara festival and MLA elections

Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh issued separate orders on Monday, imposing temporary bans on liquor sales in certain areas of Bengaluru starting October 21. The bans apply to liquor shops, bars, pubs, and other liquor selling establishments, though dining in hotels and restaurants remains permitted. Specific bans include a complete ban in R.T. Nagar, J.C. Nagar, and Hebbal police station areas from October 21 afternoon 12:00 until October 22 night 1:00. Another ban is set from October 21 evening 4:00 until October 23 evening 4:00, covering most police divisions including Whitefield and Electronics City, due to MLA elections. Additionally, a dry day will be enforced in the Halsur Gate police station area from October 27 morning 6:00 until night 11:59 due to vote counting.