Udupi police conduct surprise inspection at night in Manipal; seize 21 vehicles
Udupi: Surprise vehicle inspections were held by the Udupi subdivision police on Saturday at five locations under the Manipal Police Station limits, with the police confiscating 21 vehicles and registering cases against drivers violating rules.
The late-night drive was held as a part of an initiative to find cases of violations of traffic rules and the Motor Vehicles Act, according to a report by Deccan Herald.
Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said that 18 cars and 3 two-wheelers were seized. Cases of drunk driving were also found during the drive.
The police have registered cases under the Motor Vehicles Act against riders found to be under the influence of alcohol. Spot fines of Rs 10,000 each were collected from 10 vehicle owners found violating rules by reckless driving, ignoring traffic signals and triple riding.
It may be noted that a minimum fine of Rs 10,000 may be collected in cases of drunk driving where the vehicle users are convicted in court.
The operation, held under directions of the SP, was led by the Udupi Deputy SP and Manipal Inspector, with the team including constables of the Udupi Town Police, Udupi Traffic Police, Malpe Police, and Manipal Police stations.
The SP has said that similar enforcement operations will be held in future, to find more cases of drunk driving, speeding and negligent driving in the district.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
