Vitla Police file case as two men accuse each other of alleged attack with lethal weapon
Vitla: A case has been registered by the local police following an alleged clash between two individuals near Adyanadka in Kepu village of Vitla. The incident, which involved an alleged attack with a lethal weapon, has resulted in both parties filing complaints and counter-complaints.
According to the complaint lodged by Mohammed Ali A (36), a resident of Adyanadka, the altercation occurred on Tuesday afternoon when Ganesh (29) visited his house and confronted him over a monetary issue. Allegedly, Ganesh not only verbally abused Ali but also attacked him with a sickle. The commotion attracted the attention of neighbors, prompting Ganesh to flee the scene after issuing a death threat to Ali. Ali, who sustained injuries during the altercation, is currently undergoing treatment at Highland Hospital in Mangaluru.
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In response, Ganesh, a resident of Enmakaje village in Manjeshwar taluk, Kasaragod district, filed a counter-complaint with the Vitla Police. He accused Ali of attacking him with a knife and also issuing him a death threat.
Subsequently, the Vitla Police have registered a case under IPC Sections 307, 324, 341, 506, and 504 based on the statements provided by both Ali and Ganesh. The investigation into the matter is currently underway.
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Uber, Ola partner with Bengaluru Police on safety
Bengaluru (PTI): Bengaluru City Police (BCP) on Monday said that it has, in collaboration with cab aggregator platforms Uber and Ola, implemented a technology-driven integration aimed at enhancing the safety of riders and drivers.
It would also strengthen emergency response mechanisms across the city.
As part of this initiative, emergency call facilities have been incorporated within the Uber and Ola mobile applications used for booking rides, it said.
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Through this integration, riders and drivers seeking emergency assistance can directly share real-time location data, trip details, and contact information with Bangalore City Police's 112 emergency response infrastructure from within the Uber/Ola app itself, an official release said.
Noting that this seamless flow of critical information enables quicker police access during emergencies, facilitating faster response times and potentially life-saving interventions by first responders, it said the initiative is a significant step towards leveraging technology partnerships to ensure safer urban mobility and improved public safety.
