Freedom Habba: One person per QR code, 3,000 police personnel deployed

Bengaluru's Freedom Habba will allow one registered visitor per QR code, with 3,000 police deployed for security.

TBThe Hindu — Bangalore·Thursday, 13 August 2026

Published - August 13, 2026 09:55 pm IST - Bengaluru

M. Maheshwar Rao, Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner. | Photo Credit: File photo

One person will be permitted entry to the Freedom Habba for every QR code issued to registered visitors, with more than 3,000 police personnel being deployed for security at the Independence Day celebrations at Vidhana Soudha on Saturday (August 15).

Freedom Habba: One person per QR code, 3,000 police personnel deployed

Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao on Thursday (August 13) said all arrangements had been made for the event, which will be held in front of the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha. Around 18,000 citizens have already registered for the event, and only registered visitors will be allowed entry.

Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said security arrangements had been made while keeping the movement of visitors in mind.

Published - August 13, 2026 09:55 pm IST

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