Speeding truck gets stuck in barrier of old bridge in Panemangalore; no casualties
Bantwal: Traffic movement on the old bridge across River Nethravathi in Panemangalore was affected for some time on Saturday morning as a truck got stuck in a barrier erected on the bridge.
The driver of the truck, which was traveling from Shambhooru carrying powdered spice, reportedly put on speed while traversing the bridge and tried to break through the barrier, resulting in the vehicle getting stuck in the barrier.
The driver, however, is learned to be out of danger, although the vehicle is damaged and had to be freed from the barrier with a lot of effort. The traffic movement on the bridge too was disrupted for a considerable period of time,
The barrier has been installed on the old bridge across the river with safety concern,in order to block the movement of heavy vehicles.
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Wanted criminal carrying Rs 15,000 reward injured in encounter, arrested: Delhi Police
New Delhi (PTI): A wanted criminal carrying a Rs 15,000 reward was arrested following a brief exchange of fire near southeast Delhi's Amar Colony, police said on Tuesday.
According to the police, information was received that Mohammad Rizwan, who is wanted by Uttar Pradesh Police, was in Amar Colony area, and a trap was laid to intercept him.
However, when the police team attempted to apprehend Rizwan, he opened fire in a desperate bid to escape.
The team retaliated and Rizwan sustained a bullet injury in his right leg, and was subsequently overpowered by the police team, a senior officer said.
He was immediately taken into custody and provided medical assistance.
Police said Rizwan had come to Delhi with the intention of committing a crime, but was apprehended before he could execute his plan.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions, and further investigation is underway to ascertain his involvement in other criminal cases, the officer said.
