movement pass Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

“COVID-19 scenario escalated too quickly, caught us off-guard”: Karnataka police chief Praveen Sood

April 15, 2020 Harsha Raj Gatty

The police has received both appreciation and criticism for its enforcement of the lockdown. In this candid interview, DG&IGP Praveen Sood says they weren’t prepared for the situation and are still learning and adapting.

All about movement passes during lockdown: Bengaluru Police releases FAQ

April 7, 2020 News Desk

Bengaluru City Police had introduced a pass system during the lockdown, but there’s been much confusion about who’s eligible for passes and how to apply. Police has released an FAQ to answer citizens’ key questions.

Police to issue passes to essential services staff, delivery personnel, media

March 25, 2020 News Desk

Amid some complaints that the police are not allowing movement of staff involved in essential services during the lockdown, Bengaluru city police commissioner Bhaskar Rao issued a memo that specified who would be allowed to travel in the city. The police would be giving passes to them, his memo says.