241 people booked in a day for driving on wrong side in Bengaluru: Report
Bengaluru: In response to a surge in traffic violations, Bengaluru West traffic police conducted a special drive against wrong-side driving on crucial roads. The operation revealed many commuters, particularly bikers, driving on the wrong side, leading to 241 individuals being booked in a single day.
Reports indicate that an average of 284 cases of wrong-side driving are registered daily in the city. Social media has seen a rise in complaints about this issue, highlighting its role in fatal accidents. During the crackdown, Bengaluru police also booked offenders for other violations, including defective number plates, driving while using a cellphone, over speeding, and more.
Bengaluru police have intensified efforts to address traffic violations through various measures. The Bengaluru Traffic Police recently introduced an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) utilizing artificial intelligence to detect and document violations. This system identifies infractions such as speeding, signal jumping, helmetless riding, triple riding, and mobile phone use while driving. Additionally, drones are employed to detect and alleviate traffic congestion, ensuring smoother vehicle movement.
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J&K: One dead, seven hospitalised after consuming wild vegetable in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu (PTI): One person died while seven others, mostly children, were hospitalised after allegedly consuming a wild vegetable in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday.
The incident was reported from Mohra village in the Kotranka subdivision, where members of two families consumed a wild vegetable following which they started showing symptoms of food poisoning on Friday evening, they said.
The affected persons were initially shifted to the Community Health Centre in Kandi and later referred to the Government Medical College Hospital Rajouri for specialised treatment.
Officials said an elderly man, identified as Mohammad Hussain (60), died during treatment, while seven other members of the two families are undergoing treatment at the hospital.
“Prima facie, it is a case of food poisoning, but the matter is still under investigation,” a doctor said.
Officials said an investigation into the incident has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the poisoning.
