Dy.CM DK Shivakumar takes city tour on bus, inspects Bengaluru's drainage system ahead of monsoon
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has commenced a tour of Bangalore city, starting from the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) head office. As the minister responsible for Bengaluru city development, Shivakumar embarked on a comprehensive inspection of the city's infrastructure, traveling on a BMTC Volvo bus.
His tour focused on assessing the condition of stormwater drains and rajakaluves (canals) in various key areas, including Cauvery Junction, Mekhri Circle, Infantry Road, Cubbon Road, HAL Airport Road, and Manipal Hospital.
Following the tour, Shivakumar spoke to the media, emphasizing the significance of his visit. He stated, "With the arrival of the monsoon season, I am visiting the most critical areas that experience water stagnation issues every year. I have been briefed about the plans that have been formulated to address this problem during the rainy season."
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He further reassured the public by saying, "When it rains, I will personally visit these locations to ensure that there are no issues and to uphold the city's reputation. It is my priority to take proactive measures to mitigate any potential problems caused by heavy rainfall."
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4 militants arrested in Manipur
Imphal (PTI): Four militants belonging to two banned outfits have been arrested in Manipur for possession of firearms and involvement in extortion, a police statement said on Saturday.
Three militants belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party (Peoples' War Group) outfit were arrested on Thursday for possessing firearms and extorting people, it said.
They have been identified as Chongtham Shyamchandra Singh (23), hailing from Imphal West district, and Maibam Suraj Khan (32) and Boghimayum Sahid Khan (30), who hail from Imphal East district.
Three 5.56 mm INSAS live cartridges, an empty case of .32 ammunition and three mobile phones were seized from their possession.
In another incident, a militant belonging to the banned United National Liberation Front (Ningon Macha group) was arrested on Thursday for illegal possession of firearms.
The arrested militant was identified as Sangomshumpham Warish (25), who hails from Lilong Haorou in Thoubal district. A .32 pistol and ammunition were seized from his possession, it added.
Meanwhile, security forces seized arms and ammunition during an area domination exercise in S Mongpi ridge in Kangpokpi district on Thursday.
A .303 rifle, a 9mm pistol, two SBBL guns, a 5.56mm INSAS LMG magazine, two hand grenades, two detonators, 16 cartridges and three tear smoke grenades were seized, it added.
