Karnataka: HSRP deadline likely to be extended as only 29% of vehicles comply
Bengaluru: The official deadline for installing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on vehicles in Karnataka is coming to an end on March 31, and only 29 percent of nearly 2 crore vehicles have affixed them.
The state government had initially set a deadline for November 2023, following a notification issued in August 2023. This mandate applied to vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, emphasising the importance of these new number plates in enhancing vehicle security, preventing thefts, reducing misuse of vehicles, and improving law enforcement.
According to the state transport department, Karnataka has nearly 2 crore vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, which need to get HSRP affixed. Of this, around 58 lakh vehicles have complied with the order, reported The New Indian Express.
An official from the transport department told TNIE that despite repeated extensions, the compliance rate remains low, hinting that, given the situation, another extension of the deadline is likely.
The official explained that early last year, they announced the deadline would not be extended further, and those who failed to affix HSRP would be fined. Fearing enforcement, many began booking HSRP and had them installed on their vehicles.
“However, we couldn’t start enforcing the same as there was a petition in court challenging the HSRP implementation in the state, and we had to maintain status quo and not take any precipitative action,” the official added.
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Leopard strays into house near Bengaluru, family locks it inside
Bengaluru, Apr 3 (PTI): A family in Jigani on the outskirts of Bengaluru had a close encounter with a leopard that wandered into their home on Thursday morning. Acting swiftly, they locked the big cat inside and escaped unhurt, a forest official confirmed.
The incident occurred at Pilla Reddy Layout, where Venkatesh, his wife Venkatalakshmi, and their son Nikhil reside in a rented house.
Jigani, located near the forested Bannerghatta National Park, frequently sees wildlife movement, including leopards and elephants, the forest official added.
As the family prepared for the day, they were startled to find the leopard inside their home.
Overcoming their initial panic, they managed to rush out and secure the door from the outside.
Venkatesh then alerted neighbours and informed the police and forest department.
A forest team promptly arrived, tranquilised the animal, and safely caged it.
Meanwhile, a large crowd gathered to witness the rescue operation.
Police were deployed to maintain order and prevent any untoward incidents.
