Bhopal, Jul 20 (PTI): The Bhopal district administration has banned the use of e-rickshaws to ferry schoolchildren due to safety concerns, an official said on Sunday.

"E-rickshaws are unsafe vehicles for transporting school children. Ensuring the safety of young students is a matter of utmost importance. Therefore, the transportation of schoolchildren via e-rickshaws is prohibited," the order issued by District Collector Kaushalendra Singh said.

The order warned that schools found violating the directive would face action.

An official said the decision was taken unanimously in a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee.

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New Delhi (PTI): A shop owner sustained bullet injuries after a group of men opened fire at him in the Nizamuddin area, police said on Saturday.

The incident occurred around 11 pm on Friday after which the injured was rushed to a hospital where he is undergoing treatment, a senior police officer said.

"The shop owner had rented the premises to someone. Around 15 days back, he got the tenant to empty the shop, which might have led to the incident. The matter is being probed," the officer said.