Bengaluru top-cop issues stern warning to those who block vehicles, extort motorists on road
Bengaluru: Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B. Dayanand has issued a stern warning against individuals causing disturbances and extorting motorists due to road rage. He announced that stringent actions, including labeling miscreants as rowdy sheeters, will be implemented to address this growing concern.
Addressing the media in the city on Sunday, Commissioner Dayanand highlighted the increasing instances of vehicles being obstructed and disturbances caused due to road rage in Bengaluru. In response, he informed that comprehensive measures are being taken to combat these issues. He emphasized that the Bengaluru city police have been instructed to initiate rowdy sheeter entries against those who engage in activities such as blocking vehicles and causing disruptions, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken.
A recent incident in Whitefield, Bengaluru gained attention when two individuals halted a car on the road, leading to a disruptive altercation. The incident was captured on video and circulated widely on the internet. Following the video's circulation, Bengaluru police arrested the two culprits responsible for the disruption.
Commissioner Dayanand noted that such incidents are not confined to Bengaluru alone, but are being reported across the state with disturbing frequency. As a result, he asserted that police officials across the state have been directed to adopt strict measures against individuals involved in such disruptive activities.
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300 students get free sanitary pads at menstrual health awareness programme in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Around 300 students from government colleges and schools in Kavoor were given free sanitary pads during an awareness programme on menstrual health and hygiene held on Saturday.
The programme was organised by the Women Research Centre and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at the Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kavoor. The students hailed from Government First Grade college (GFGC), PU government college and high school, Deccan Herald reported.
Prameela Rao of Women Research Centre reportedly said, such awareness programme on menstrual health and free distribution of pads will be organised once in two months throughout the year. The entire cost of organising the awareness programmes and free distribution of pads had been sponsored by US based couple, Vinay Kumar and Dr Sowmya Rao, and a non-government organisation ‘Code Crimson'."
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Joint Director of the Department of Collegiate Education, Kavitha K R, who inaugurated the programme reportedly said, such initiatives should inspire students to give back to society in the future. As per the report, she highlighted the need for more women role models and encouraged students to break taboos surrounding menstruation.
According to the report, GFGC Principal Dr Geetha M L urged students to use biodegradable sanitary pads. Doctors Ankita Sarkar and Anuja Sarkar from Code Crimson addressed students on menstrual myths, hygiene practices, the importance of regular pad changes and safe disposal methods.
The speakers stressed that menstruation is a natural process and encouraged students to seek correct information without hesitation.
