Bengaluru traffic police constable helps fasting passengers during routine check
Bengaluru: A traffic police constable in Bengaluru helped passengers observing Ramadan fast during a routine vehicle inspection under Adigodi Traffic Police Station.
The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Adigodi Traffic Police Station during a routine vehicle inspection. Traffic police stopped a car after noticing illegal sun film installed on the windows, which is prohibited under traffic regulations.
Following due procedure, the police imposed a fine of Rs 1,000, which the passengers accepted and paid without any argument.
By the time the chucking process was completed, it was close to sunset. The passengers in the vehicle were observing the Ramadan fast, and it was time for Iftar, when fasting Muslims break their fast. However, being stopped on the roadside during the checking, they had no access to food or water to break their fast.
At this point, traffic police personnel Nagaraj stepped in and arranged food and water for the passengers so they could break their fast on time. While the law was enforced through the fine, the officer also showed respect for religious sentiments and basic human kindness.
The gesture quickly gained attention on social media, with many praising the officer for showing that duty and humanity can go hand in hand.
The passengers also expressed their gratitude, saying, “We regret violating the rules, but we are thankful for the kindness shown to us.”
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
