BBMP chief commissioner orders officials to clear encroachments on pedestrian pathways
Bengaluru (PTI): Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner directed officials on Saturday to identify and clear encroachments on pedestrian pathways to ensure citizen safety and walkability in the city.
Rao called for a meeting with officials concerned after he inspected footpaths in parts of Bengaluru, from Sitarampally Metro Station in Mahadevapura Zone to BEML Layout Main Road in Brookefield, said a release issued by the BBMP.
During the meeting, the Commissioner also directed the officials to also explore the possibility of integrating various BBMP departments into a comprehensive mobility department, with dedicated transport and urban planners, the release added.
Rao ordered the officials to inspect all roadside properties as well, to ensure that gates are opened inwards, preventing the encroachment of footpaths outside the gate.
He also urged the officials to encourage private entities, apartment complexes, and other private organisations to voluntarily develop and maintain footpaths in front of their premises by incentivising them.
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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.
