BMTC set to increase services to KIAL airport as Bengaluru braces for 'Bandh' on Monday
Bengaluru: In response to the Bengaluru Bandh called by the Federation of the Private Vehicles Association on Monday, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has announced additional services between the city and Kempegowda International Airport.
To ensure that airport passengers do not face any inconvenience during the bandh, BMTC has implemented precautionary measures. The corporation has advised its drivers to increase the number of trips between Kempegowda Airport and various city destinations. BMTC's Vayu Vajra buses will commence operations from the airport at midnight on Sunday. Normally, BMTC runs more than 500 trips daily, but in anticipation of the bandh, they have been instructed to add an extra 100 trips, according to a BMTC statement.
The Federation of Private Vehicles Association has called for the bandh to voice several demands, including compensation for losses incurred following the implementation of the Shakthi Scheme. This bandh call is expected to disrupt the daily commute of many people throughout the city.
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Delhi: Boy stabbed to death over 'controversial' social media comments, 2 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.
He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.
During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.
"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.
