Udupi: Three detained in two separate bus staff clashes over timing disputes
Udupi: Three persons were detained by Udupi Town Police following two separate incidents of clashes between drivers and conductors of private bus transport companies in the town on Friday, allegedly triggered by disputes over bus timings.
In the first incident, an argument broke out between Vikhyath, a driver with Seema bus transport company, Sharan, a conductor from the same company, and Hemanth, a conductor of Tanveer bus transport. Police said the dispute began over bus timing issues and soon escalated into verbal abuse and a physical scuffle.
Udupi Town Police intervened after being alerted and took all three men into custody. An FIR has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
In a separate and more serious incident later in the day, a fight erupted at the service bus stand in Udupi involving staff from two other transport companies. Police said Saddam, a driver with Celina bus transport, allegedly got into a heated argument with Riyaz, an employee of Navadurga bus transport, and verbally abused him.
During the altercation, Saddam allegedly attacked Riyaz with a screwdriver, stabbing him above the left eye. Riyaz reportedly tried to flee, but Saddam is said to have chased him, blocked his way and attempted to stab him again, also issuing threats.
Riyaz sustained serious injuries and was shifted to the Udupi District Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.
Udupi Town Police have registered a separate FIR in connection with the second incident and are investigating the matter.
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Terror threat: Security heightened near key religious, heritage sites in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Security was tightened across key religious and heritage sites in Delhi on Saturday, including areas around the Red Fort and parts of Chandni Chowk, following intelligence inputs suggesting a possible terror threat, an official said.
Security agencies issued an alert on a possible explosion threat near Red Fort, a major tourist destination and high-security zone, after Central intelligence agencies indicated that Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has allegedly kept prominent religious places in India on its target list.
Sources said specific inputs suggested that a temple in the Chandni Chowk area could be among the potential targets.
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While the intelligence inputs are being verified and assessed, security has been stepped up in and around sensitive religious places and crowded public areas, they added.
Intelligence agencies indicated that LeT could be attempting to carry out an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-based attack. The alleged plan is reportedly linked to attempts by the terror group to avenge the February 6 blast at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, sources said.
Central agencies and Delhi Police units are maintaining close coordination, and surveillance has been intensified through CCTV monitoring, vehicle checks and deployment of additional personnel at vulnerable points. Bomb disposal squads, dog squads and quick reaction teams have also been placed on standby at strategic locations, they added.
The alert comes in the backdrop of the deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which killed at least 13 people and injured more than 20 others. The blast occurred when a car loaded with explosives detonated near Gate No 1 of the Red Fort metro station, igniting multiple vehicles nearby and causing panic in the densely populated area.
Security agencies have urged people to remain vigilant and immediately inform police or emergency services about any suspicious objects or activity. However, officials said there is no cause for panic and that the measures are precautionary in nature.
Further intelligence gathering and verification of inputs are underway, an official said.
