14-year-old boy's body found in BWSSB's open concrete sump
Bengaluru (PTI): A 14-year-old boy has been found dead in an open concrete sump at the BWSSB site here, police said.
The class 9 student had gone missing on January 28, and on receiving the information from the boy's father, a search was launched to find him.
The boy was suspected to have accidentally fallen into the concrete sump that was not covered, at the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) site on Kanakapura road, where work was underway, police added.
As a foul smell started coming from the sump, the search was conducted in the area, and the boy's body was found floating in the sump on Sunday, they said.
A case has been registered at the Kaggalipura police station, and an investigation is underway.
The family of the boy have demanded strict action, blaming BWSSB for their son's death.
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Delhi Police busts LPG black marketing racket in Bawana, 75 cylinders seized; 1 held
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has busted an LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing racket in the Bawana area, an officer said on Friday.
A 50-year-old man, identified as Anil, has been arrested and 75 cylinders seized, he said.
The accused was apprehended following a tip-off about the illegal storage and transportation of LPG cylinders in the industrial area.
Acting on the input, a police team laid a picket near District Park in Bawana on Thursday evening. Around 4 pm, a pickup truck was intercepted and checked, leading to the recovery of 27 LPG cylinders, including both domestic and commercial units.
"When questioned, the accused failed to produce any valid documents, including a licence, permit, stock register or proof of ownership for the cylinders," the officer said.
During interrogation, Anil revealed that more cylinders were stored at nearby premises. Based on his disclosure, police raided two rooms and an iron shed near a factory in the area.
"A total of 48 additional cylinders were recovered, taking the overall seizure to 75. The cylinders were stored without safety measures or legal authorisation, posing a serious risk," the officer said.
Disruptions in maritime supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict have caused an LPG crisis in India.
