Bengaluru man pays Rs 1.6 lakh fine for 311 traffic violation cases against him
Bengaluru, Feb 5 (PTI): A scooter rider in the city ended up paying a Rs 1.6 lakh fine for 311 pending traffic violation cases against him after the Bengaluru Traffic Police seized his gearless scooter, officials said on Wednesday.
The fine receipts, when put together, measured about 20 meters, they said.
On Monday, the City Market Traffic Police seized the vehicle and issued a notice to the violator, directing him to clear his pending fines, they added.
Taking to 'X', the traffic police stated that the owner of the scooter, with a total of 311 pending traffic violation cases, was traced on February 3, and the vehicle was taken into police custody.
"On February 4, the vehicle was released after the owner paid a fine of Rs 1,61,500, and the driver of the said vehicle was given appropriate instructions to strictly follow traffic regulations," it added.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
