Social media abuzz with video of man swimming on waterlogged road on Pumpwell Circle in heavy rain
Mangaluru: Pumpwell Circle, a bustling junction in the city of Mangaluru, underwent a peculiar transformation on Monday evening as heavy rainfall turned it into an unexpected swimming paradise. The persistent downpour, which commenced at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon, resulted in widespread chaos and left numerous individuals stranded at the circle, exacerbating the already severe traffic congestion.
Amidst the tumultuous scene, the attention of onlookers was captivated by a man who took to swimming in the waterlogged junction. A video capturing this sight quickly went viral, showcasing the man navigating the submerged area beneath the Pumpwell flyover, much to the amusement of the gathered crowd.
Amidst the spectacle, the individuals filming the incident could be heard expressing their astonishment and humor, remarking, "Swimming under the Pumpwell flyover, at Mangaluru Smart City."
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The issue of waterlogging at Pumpwell Junction has long plagued the city, causing immense difficulties for residents, particularly during the monsoon season. Despite repeated complaints from citizens, the problem of artificial flooding persists, even though the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has constructed drains beneath the flyover.
Shanthi Vishwanath, a local businesswoman who owns a shop at the junction, humorously commented on the situation, stating, "It took ten years to construct the flyover, but only a short spell of rain is enough to flood the entire junction." She further emphasized that the root of the problem lies not in the intensity of the rainfall but in the inadequate management of water flow.
The incident at Pumpwell Circle once again highlights the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address the persistent waterlogging issues in the area, ensuring the convenience and safety of the city's residents during heavy rainfall episodes.
First monsoon the famous pumpwell circle of mangalore turned into a swimming pool pic.twitter.com/a0r4S6i5Ss
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Court can reject anticipatory bail but cannot direct accused to surrender: SC
New Delhi (PTI): A court can reject anticipatory bail of an accused but it has no jurisdiction to direct him to surrender before the trial court, the Supreme Court has said.
A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan made the observation while hearing a plea filed by a man accused of cheating and forgery.
"If the court wants to reject the anticipatory bail, it may do so, but the court has no jurisdiction to say that the petitioner should now surrender," the bench said.
The Jharkhand High Court had rejected anticipatory bail plea of the accused and asked him to surrender and seek regular bail.
In this case, a complaint had been filed before a magistrate alleging offences under Sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 420 (cheating), 467 (forgery of valuable security), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 471 (using forged document) and 120B read with 34 of the IPC, in connection with a land dispute.
The high court had dismissed the second anticipatory bail application of the accused on the ground that no new circumstances were shown.
It had relied on its earlier order rejecting his first anticipatory bail plea, in which the court directed the petitioner to surrender before the trial court and seek regular bail in terms of the decision in Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI.
The top court said such a direction was wholly without jurisdiction and said that if a court chooses to reject anticipatory bail, it may do so, but it cannot compel the accused to surrender.
