Man held for unauthorised possession of pistol in Mangaluru
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Mangaluru (PTI): A man was arrested in Mangaluru for allegedly keeping a pistol without authorisation at his rented accommodation, police said on Tuesday.
The pistol seized from the man identified as Shishir also had a bullet inside it, police added.
Shishir was living in a rented house in Kadri police station limits and the arrest was made after the house owner complained to the police about the pistol being held by Shishir. The man has been staying in the house for the last five months, they further said.
During questioning, the man told the police that the pistol was given to him by a friend named Andrew Rodrigues. Preliminary enquiries revealed that Rodrigues was an accused in a murder case in the city in 2014 and was absconding after securing bail.
Further investigation is in progress
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Delhi Police books over 11,000 for traffic violation in 3-hour drive
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Traffic Police penalised over 11,800 motorists during a special three-hour enforcement drive conducted across the city, targeting improper parking and wrong-side driving, officials said.
The intensive drive was carried out on Saturday across all traffic ranges and districts as part of efforts to curb congestion and enhance road safety, they said.
According to the police, the campaign primarily focused on two major violations that frequently contribute to traffic snarls and accidents in the national capital.
"During the operation, more than 8,500 motorists were booked for improper or obstructive parking. Vehicles parked in no-parking zones, near intersections, on footpaths, and along busy roads and market areas were targeted, with many being towed away to ensure smooth traffic flow," an officer said.
In addition, over 3,500 drivers were prosecuted for wrong-side driving, a violation considered highly risky for all road users. Special teams were deployed at accident-prone stretches, arterial roads, and areas with a history of frequent violations to check the offence.
The enforcement drive covered all categories of vehicles, including two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, and commercial vehicles, police said. "Such violations not only disrupt traffic movement but also pose serious threats to public safety," Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Vijayanta Goyal Arya said.
The police said similar drives will continue as part of sustained enforcement and awareness measures.
