Bengaluru Police Struggle to Park Towed Vehicles Due to Land Scarcity
February 6, 2026
Bengaluru traffic police are ready to resume towing vehicles parked illegally but face a big problem: no place to park them. Three out of four traffic divisions have towing vehicles. But where to keep these seized cars? They must find space fast.
The Northeast division officer said, "We now have no option but to park all seized vehicles within police station premises," raising space troubles near stations. Another officer blamed the piling vehicles on low auction rates. "As per the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Act, all seized vehicles not claimed should be auctioned. However, this has rarely been carried out."
The police need bigger land parcels. They asked Bengaluru Urban’s Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesha G. to find three plots, each at least three acres, inside the city to hold these vehicles. Using small police lands won’t solve the problem.
Many police stations are already flooded with seized vehicles. Soon, there might be no room, and the spillover might block footpaths and roads—breaking High Court orders.
In 2021, the Karnataka High Court said police must clear footpaths near stations before fining drivers for parking there. So, the city police moved seized vehicles to Jakkarayanakere and a northern facility near Madanayakanahalli. But these places are almost full.
Residents near Jakkarayanakere protested. They said junk cars caused a snake problem and bushes grew wild due to poor maintenance. A 2025 fire destroyed over 100 vehicles there.
After complaints, officials held a big meeting and told police to move these vehicles elsewhere.
The towing plan stalls as Bengaluru police scramble for new space to park the vehicles they seize. The clock is ticking.
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Bengaluru
Traffic police
Vehicle Towing
Land Scarcity
Seized Vehicles
Police Stations
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