Bengaluru: 12 dead in Anekal cracker outlet fire tragedy
Anekal: In a tragic incident, twelve people lost their lives in a major fire that broke out at a firecracker outlet during the unloading process here at Attibele on Saturday.
The incident occurred when a fire broke out accidently at the cracker outlet during the unloading process, the outlet is reported to be owned by an Individual named Naveen. In response, the fire brigade personnel who reached the spot successfully brought the fire under control, following which upon inspection the personnel found twelve dead bodies inside the store.
The fire which initially started at one of the shops rapidly spread to the others in the surrounding area, reportedly damaging 4-5 shops.
It has been learnt that the outlet had an inventory of firecrackers valued at approximately 5 crores, with around 30-40 people working there. Eyewitnesses reportedly claim that several escaped the accident unhurt as they swiftly came out of the shop from the back door. The exact cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained.
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KSRTC orders removal of tobacco-related advertisements from buses, bus stands in 15 days
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has directed that all advertisements promoting the use of tobacco products, either directly or indirectly, be removed from its buses and bus stations within 15 days.
In an official release issued on Saturday, KSRTC Chief Traffic Manager (Commercial) S. Rajesh said that such advertisements should no longer be displayed on KSRTC buses, bus shelters, or at bus stations, including hoardings and glow sign boards.
The directive clearly states that no advertisements encouraging tobacco consumption, whether explicit or indirect, should be installed or exhibited on corporation property in the future.
Rajesh also instructed officials to issue notices to authorized license holders who have been permitted to install advertisement hoardings and glow sign boards at bus stations under the transport corporations. These license holders have been warned against promoting tobacco-related advertisements in any form.
