‘Pickup Squad’ books 3,500 anti-social elements in over three months in Bengaluru

Bengaluru police's 'Pickup Squad' booked over 3,500 people under Karnataka Police Act in 110 days.

The drive targeted 35-40 identified pockets; 144 rowdies found consuming drugs, 28 peddling, 7 caught with weapons.

foreign nationals (mostly Nigerians) detained for overstaying and shifted to detention centre.

rowdies booked under Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA) between Jan 2025 and June 2026.

Rowdies under KCOCA faced serious charges; 160 rowdies externed from city for one year.