Drunk youth flood Bengaluru streets

New Year 2026 ushered in celebrations across India, with people thronging streets on the night of December 31 to welcome the new year amid music, parties and festivities.
In major cities such as Chennai and Bengaluru, youngsters marked New Year’s Eve with concerts, club events and late-night gatherings.
Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka and a major hub for young professionals from across the country, witnessed massive crowds in popular nightlife zones.
However, the celebrations in the city have now drawn criticism after several videos surfaced online showing young men and women roaming the streets in an intoxicated
condition.
The visuals, widely shared on social media, show youths staggering on roads, collapsing on pavements and, in some cases, appearing unconscious.
The scenes were reportedly most visible in prominent areas such as M G Road and Indiranagar, known for their vibrant nightlife.
The footage has triggered concerns over excessive alcohol consumption and the possible use of drugs during New Year celebrations.
Many social media users have expressed alarm over the safety risks involved and the growing culture of substance abuse among urban youth.
The videos have also prompted discussions on crowd control, policing and the need for stricter enforcement during large-scale celebrations.
Similar scenes have been reported from Gurugram near Delhi, indicating that the issue extends beyond Bengaluru.
The viral videos have since fuelled a wider debate on nightlife culture in Indian cities and the balance between celebration and public safety.