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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Man arrested for for raping mute woman in Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur (PTI): One person was arrested on the charge of raping a 30-year-old woman with speech impairment in Jamshedpur, a police officer said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred in the Azadnagar police station area of the city, and a case in this regard was registered based on the statement of the victim's brother on Monday.
The victim had gone to fetch water from the premises of a company on Monday evening. When she did not return even after a considerable time, family members went out in search of her and caught the accused red-handed, police said.
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The accused was a caretaker of the company.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Patamda) Bachandeo Kujjur said due to scarcity of water in the area, the victim used to fetch water from the premises of the company.
