Meat shops in two Bengaluru areas closed for PM Modi’s visit

The police order said the restrictions were essential to "ensure the security of the Prime Minister."

Bengaluru: Authorities directed meat shops in Bengaluru Urban district areas to remain closed for nearly 34 hours for “security reasons” ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Friday, November 13.

The Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, in an order issued on November 10, said meat shops under the Jigani Town Municipal Council and Kullubalu Gram Panchayat limits will be closed. The restriction started from 6 am on November 12 and will be implemented till 4 pm on November 13.

The order invoked Section 163(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, stating that the restrictions were essential to “ensure the security of the Prime Minister and maintain law and order in the area.”

Possibility of anti-social elements: Police

“There is a possibility of anti-social elements of miscreants attempting to disrupt public order during the programme,” the order said. “Therefore, to ensure the safety of the Prime Minister and maintain peace in the area, the police have requested that eat shops be closed for the specified period.”

Meanwhile, PM Modi on Friday inaugurated the much-awaited Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere of the Metro Rail project here, built at a cost of around Rs 3,470 crore.

He and Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar together flagged off the new services and travelled on the Metro train. Modi and Shivakumar were also seen buying separate tickets from the counter.

The Chief Minister explained to the PM about the advantage of a double-decker elevated corridor having a metro rail line as well as a flyover to ease traffic congestion in the city.

The total length of the Pink Line is 21.25 km, comprising 18 stations. While the elevated corridor, which the Prime Minister inaugurated, has six stations, the underground section will have 12 stations and is still under construction.

Pink Line developed for Rs 3,470 crore

According to an official statement, the Pink Line Project from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere was developed at a cost of around Rs 3,470 crore. The new stretch will enhance urban connectivity, ease daily commuting, reduce travel time and strengthen public transport facilities in Bengaluru.

According to the officials, the 7.5-km elevated section of the Namma Metro Pink Line running from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere and Suddaguntepalya is expected to connect with the Electronic City line at Jayadeva station. It will begin operating for public use from 6 am on November 14. 

(With inputs from PTI)