Udupi police collect over ₹9.6 lakh fine in special road safety drive during New Year celebrations
Udupi: As part of a special enforcement drive undertaken in view of New Year celebrations, Christmas and other festivities, the Udupi district police registered 1,199 cases of traffic rule violations and collected fines amounting to ₹9,62,400.
The special drive was carried out between December 24 and December 31 to strengthen road safety measures across the district. As many as 29 check-posts were set up at key locations, and police personnel from across the district participated in the operation, Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said.
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During the drive, police booked 103 cases of drunk driving, 803 cases of riding without helmets, 243 cases of driving without wearing seat belts, 35 cases of triple riding on two-wheelers, and 15 cases of using mobile phones while driving.
The police said the special operation was aimed at preventing accidents and ensuring safer roads during the festive period, when traffic movement increases significantly.
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Maharashtra class 12 chemistry paper circulated on social media before exam, leak suspected
Nagpur (PTI): Police are investigating a suspected leak after the class 12 Chemistry question paper was allegedly circulated on social media in Nagpur ahead of the exam being conducted by the Maharashtra board, officials said on Saturday.
The exam malpractice came to light on Wednesday at a high school examination centre after a female student’s frequent visits to the washroom raised suspicion.
Invigilators seized the student's smartphone. Its analysis showed that the question paper had been shared on a WhatsApp group before the exam began, officials said, adding that possible answers were also exchanged in the same group.
Based on the student's statement, another pupil is being questioned.
The preliminary investigation suggests a person linked to a private coaching shared the question paper for money, officials said.
A case was registered at Sadar police station, and an investigation was launched.
