Bengaluru parks, lakes to close after 6 PM on Dec 31

Bengaluru Central and West City Corporations will restrict public entry to parks and lakes after 6 pm on December 31 as a precaution for New Year celebrations. Authorities cited the risk of large gatherings causing untoward incidents. Park timings vary across the city following the formation of the Greater Bengaluru Authority, with previous concerns over late-evening safety.