Karnataka reports 33,000 road crashes annually, killing nearly 12,000 people: Ramalinga Reddy
Bengaluru: Karnataka sees nearly 33,000 road accidents each year, resulting in almost 12,000 deaths and leaving over 50,000 people severely injured, according to Transport and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy.
Reddy, who addressed a gathering at the Safethon 2025 event at Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, stressed the need for public cooperation to achieve the target of reducing road crashes by 50 percent by 2030, as reported by Deccan Herald.
He pointed out that India reports around 4.5 lakh road accidents annually, causing more than 1.5 lakh fatalities. “In Karnataka, nearly 33,000 road crashes occur, killing nearly 12,000 people and causing severe injuries to over 50,000 people every year,” Reddy was quoted as saying by DH. He further emphasised that the responsibility of curbing this crisis lies with both the government and every road user.
As part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety, the Karnataka State Road Safety Authority has set up automated driving testing tracks in 42 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across the state. Additionally, automated testing stations have been established in all districts.
The state has also introduced smart enforcement systems to monitor traffic violations more efficiently. These systems help the transport department issue e-challans and ensure that transport vehicles are equipped with safety features such as retro reflective tape and rear marking plates.
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2 held for strangling to death 3-year-old girl in Jharkhand’s Godda
Godda (PTI): Two persons were arrested for allegedly strangling to death a three-year-old girl and dumping her body into a well in Jharkhand’s Godda district, police said on Friday.
The incident took place at Makudi village within Muffasil police station limits on Thursday night, they said.
Villagers said they spotted a man identified as Prem Murmu (50) near the well at night and, suspecting foul play, informed the police.
"The kid's body was recovered from the well soon after, and Murmu was detained for questioning," said Anand Shah, the officer-in-charge of Muffasil police station.
During interrogation, Murmu told police that he and his friend Jarmen Soren (30) had killed the kid. Both were later arrested, Saha said.
"The accused were in an inebriated state at the time of the incident. They have not yet revealed the motive behind the killing. This has led to suspicion that the girl might have been raped," the OC said.
The duo have been sent to judicial custody after registering an FIR at the police station, police said.
