80 people dead in BMTC bus accidents since 2024: Bengaluru Traffic Police data
Bengaluru: At least 80 lives have been lost in road accidents involving BMTC buses since the beginning of 2024, according to data from the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), cited by Deccan Herald on Tuesday.
This year has seen a particularly deadly spike, with 38 fatalities reported up until August 24, including five in the month of August alone.
In total, BMTC bus-related accidents in 2024 have claimed 42 lives and left 155 people injured. So far this year, there have been 124 accidents involving BMTC buses this year, resulting in 38 deaths and 91 injuries.
During the same period, KSRTC buses in Bengaluru have been involved in accidents that resulted in 20 deaths and 32 injuries. Private buses have accounted for 48 deaths and 203 injuries, according to the data.
The BMTC stated that its drivers were not at fault in four of the five fatal accidents this month. "A majority of such accidents occur when two-wheeler riders attempt risky overtaking manoeuvres and lose control, resulting in collisions with the rear wheels of buses," it noted.
A senior traffic police officer mentioned that BMTC buses are large vehicles and cannot be brought to halt immediately when someone falls, adding that a buffer of at least 10 feet is needed to stop the bus.
Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy also defended BMTC bus drivers, asserting that "there's a false perception that BMTC drivers are rash. “If you look into accidents involving BMTC, 60% of the time drivers are not at fault. Our drivers are well-trained and professional and appointed purely based on merit,” DH quoted Reddy as saying.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
