Govt bus conductor tries to molest woman passenger on moving bus in Kerala, held
Kochi, Jul 8: A conductor of Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), who had allegedly tried to sexually molest a woman passenger on a moving bus, was taken into custody on Saturday, police said.
The accused was identified as Justine, a native of Neyyattinkara near Thiruvananthapuram.
According to police, the man had misbehaved with the woman after offering her a seat adjacent to him in the Malappuram-bound bus which began its journey from the state capital.
He convinced the woman, who took a ticket to Ernakulam, that the seat she occupied was already reserved and asked her to sit on the conductor's seat until any other one became vacant.
After some time, the accused also came and sat adjacent to her on the same seat and allegedly misbehaved with her during the journey.
Based on the complaint of the woman, Aluva police took the conductor into the custody when the bus reached Ernakulam district.
His arrest would be recorded soon, Aluva police added.
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Invited talk on Data Protection and Cyber Security held at BIT
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) hosted an engaging invited talk on “Global Data Protection Policy & Regulation” and “Cyber Security Architecture,” organized by the Departments of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). The event, held in collaboration with the IEEE BIT Student Branch and the Institution’s Innovation Council, took place in the International Seminar Hall at 11:00 AM.
The guest speakers for the session were distinguished scholars from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK:
- Dr. Vibhishinie Bentotahewa, an expert in data protection and regulatory policies.
- Dr. Liqaa Nawaf, a specialist in cyber security architecture.
The event began with a welcome address by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the ECE Department. BIT Principal, Dr. Manjur Basha, stressed the importance of keeping pace with advancements in data protection and cyber security during his address. He urged students to continually update their skills to meet industry needs.
Dr. A.M. Khan, from Mangalore University's Electronics Department, also addressed the gathering. He highlighted the relevance of the topics discussed, both academically and in industry, encouraging students to embrace interdisciplinary learning.
The speakers provided valuable insights into data governance and the growing need for robust cyber security systems in the digital era. Their presentations highlighted the challenges and potential solutions in these critical fields, inspiring attendees to explore these domains further.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Sinan, Head of the CSE Department, who expressed gratitude to the speakers, organizers, and participants for their contributions to the success of the session.
