Safety awareness program held for bus drivers, conductors in Mangaluru
In response to a recent incident in Mangaluru where a bus conductor tragically lost his life after falling from a moving bus, an awareness program focused on safety was conducted in the city, targeting bus owners, drivers, and conductors.
During the event, informative materials outlining safety protocols were distributed to the attending bus conductors. Among the key safety guidelines emphasized were the prohibition of standing on the footboard of buses for all passengers, including conductors.
Additionally, drivers and conductors were advised to treat all passengers with respect, ensure that every passenger receives a ticket, refrain from denying passengers the use of 'Chalo cards,' and avoid using loud or harsh horns while operating the buses.
The program aimed to raise awareness about the importance of adhering to safety measures within the public transportation system and promoting the well-being of passengers and staff alike.
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Two Naxalites gunned down in encounter with cops in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) (PTI): Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Thursday, police said.
The exchange of fire broke out in a forest along the Indravati river in the morning when a joint team of security forces was out on an anti-Naxalite operation, a senior police official said.
After guns fell silent, bodies of two Naxalites, clad in uniform, along with a Self-Loading Rifle, an Insas rifle and a 12-bore rifle were recovered from the spot, he said.
Search operation was still underway, he added.
With this action, at least 25 Maoists have been killed in separate encounters in the state so far this year.
Earlier, 14 Maoists were gunned down in two encounters on January 3 in the Bastar region, which comprises seven districts, including Bijapur.
Last year, 285 Maoists were killed in various encounters with security forces in Chhattisgarh.
The Centre has set a deadline of March 31 this year to eradicate Left-Wing Extremism from the country.
