Bengaluru, Oct. 20 -- The Bengaluru Police have imposed temporary restrictions on the sale of liquor in several parts of the city from October 21 in view of upcoming Dasara celebrations, processions and Legislative Council elections. Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh issued separate orders on Monday to maintain law and order during the events.

The restrictions will apply to liquor shops, bars, pubs and other establishments selling alcoholic beverages. However, hotels and restaurants will be permitted to continue serving food as usual.

As part of the arrangements for Dasara processions, the sale of liquor will be completely prohibited within the limits of the R.T. Nagar, J.C. Nagar and Hebbal police stations from noon on October 21...