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Home Minister G. Parameshwara said that the constabulary person solved 28 of the 34 cases of night-time robbery and dacoity reported connected the Mysuru–Bengaluru National Highway (NH-275) and its work roads since the road was opened successful 2022.
In a written reply to a question by Madhu G. Made Gowda, MLC, successful the Legislative Council recently, the Minister said that 34 cases involving late-night travellers were reported betwixt 2022 and the extremity of 2025 on the road and adjoining work roads.
Of the 22 robbery cases targeting travellers, 17 person been solved truthful far, starring to the apprehension of 34 accused persons. Among these cases, 12 were reported successful Bengaluru South district, 9 successful Mandya territory and 1 successful Mysuru metropolis limits.
In addition, 12 cases of dacoity targeting travellers were reported connected the highway, including 7 successful Bengaluru South territory and 5 successful Mandya district. Of these, 11 cases person been detected, and 56 accused persons person been arrested, the Minister informed the House.
Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, a robbery committed by 5 oregon much persons is classified arsenic dacoity.
Replying to different question connected measures taken to curb robbery and dacoity connected State and National Highways, Mr. Parameshwara said road patrol teams person been deployed circular the timepiece successful 3 shifts.
Traffic violations
On postulation violations on the Mysuru–Bengaluru highway, the Minister said a full of 19.27 lakh offences were recorded implicit the past 2 years.
In 2024, arsenic galore arsenic 13,83,861 usurpation cases were registered, portion 5,43,175 cases were booked successful 2025.
Fines amounting to ₹93,75,42,500 were imposed successful 2024, of which ₹8,38,80,500 has been collected, leaving ₹85,36,62,000 pending.
In 2025, fines totalling ₹40,10,76,500 were imposed successful transportation with the 5,43,175 cases. Of this, ₹4,30,73,000 has been collected, portion ₹35,80,03,500 remains pending, according to the reply.
