Bantwala: Sexual harassment allegation; Boy who opposes it assaulted
Bantwala, October 28: A team of miscreants assaulted a boy for opposing the sexual harassment against him at Kallaje near Kadeshivalaya in the taluk on Saturday. But it came to light very late.
The victim has been identified as 11-year-old son of Ibrahim of Kallaje. The injured boy was admitted to the government hospital. Bantwala police registered a case and investigating it.
About incident
When the boy had been to a shop, known persons Rajesh, Umesh and others tried to molest him. When he opposed it, he was beaten up, it was alleged in the complaint.
Bantwala Rural SI Prasanna visited the hospital and got the information. Based on the information, the police registered a case.
“A delegation of CFI visited the hospital and enquired the boy. Later, urged the police to book a case against the accused under POCSO Act”.
- Nabeel, CFI taluk president
“Because of the incident, she observes changes in his attitude. He is mentally and physically suffered. He is hesitating to speak”.
- Mother of the boy
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Bengaluru: Namma Metro plans 11-storey parking, commercial hub at KR Puram
Bengaluru: Namma Metro is reportedly planning to develop an expansive parking facility and commercial space near the KR Puram station as part of an integrated property development initiative to increase non-fare revenue.
The greenfield project will feature an 11-storey building, plus ground floor and two basements. This facility will be located merely 50 metres from the forthcoming interchange metro station connecting the Purple and Blue lines, according to a report by Deccan Herald published on Monday.
Raghavendra Rao, Deputy Chief Engineer (Property Development Division), Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited confirmed that the project would be developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with a tenure of 30 years. He told DH that the parking facility would occupy the two basement levels, while the upper floors would be designated for commercial use, offering opportunities for office spaces, retail outlets, and shopping malls.
The BMRCL anticipates substantial revenue from this venture, including an upfront non-refundable premium of Rs 10 crore, along with a minimum of Rs 2 crore in annual licence fees, Rao added.
Requests for proposals for the project have already been invited, with the final date for bid submissions set for May 13, 2025. The report mentioned that the the successful bidder will design, finance, build, operate and transfer the project, which will be valid for 30 years, including two years of construction.
The project is expected to be ready by 2027.
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