Over 650 cases registered for drunk and driving by Bengaluru Traffic Police
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Bengaluru (PTI): The Bengaluru Traffic Police on Monday said that more than 650 cases were registered against those found indulging in drunk and driving while a total of Rs 1.89 lakh was collected as fine from those found over-speeding during a week-long special drive conducted across the city.
The drive was conducted from April 21 to April 27 against the drivers and riders under the influence of alcohol and found over-speeding, they said.
The drive was carried out across the city with all traffic officers from 53 traffic police stations, police said.
According to the traffic police, during the special drive against drunk and driving, a total of 43, 253 vehicles were checked and 668 cases were registered against such violators.
Meanwhile, 185 cases were registered against those found over-speeding and a total fine of Rs 1.89 lakh was collected from them.
"The special drive was aimed to curb the menace of drunken driving and over-speeding to ensure road safety in Bengaluru City. This drive will continue further," the traffic police said in a statement.
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Sai Baba temple at Shirdi not to allow garlands, bouquets, shawls inside
Mumbai, May 10 (PTI): Amid heightened security concerns in the country, the Sai Baba temple trust at Shirdi in Maharashtra has decided not to allow garland, bouquets and shawls to brought inside the temple complex.
The famous temple which draws millions of devotees every year had received a threatening email last week.
Goraksh Gadilkar, a member of the Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, said devotees will be searched before entering the temple.
"The Sansthan received a threat email on May 2. In view of India-Pakistan tensions and the security alert across the country, flowers, garlands, prasad and shawls will not be allowed inside," he told PTI.
The Ahilyanagar district police have also made some suggestions to enhance the security of the temple.
On Friday, the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai said it will not allow garlands, prasad and coconuts inside from May 11.
