Heavy rains in Bengaluru; normal life disrupted
Bengaluru: Heavy rains in the state capital on Wednesday evening have completely disrupted normal life, flooding several low-lying areas. Water has accumulated on numerous roads, causing major difficulties for vehicular traffic.
Parts of the city, including Corporation, Nagasandra, Kengeri, Jayanagar, Banashankari, and JP Nagar, experienced intense rainfall, with many houses in low-lying areas inundated.
Several tree branches and trees were uprooted, falling onto roads and electric lines, resulting in traffic congestion and power outages in several areas.
Traffic jams were reported across the city, causing major inconvenience to commuters. BMTC buses were delayed, and many employees who had gone to work on Labor Day were unable to leave due to the rain.
The heavy downpour, accompanied by thunder and lightning, began on the evening of May 1, leading to waterlogging in many parts of the city. Residents expressed frustration over the standing water on roads, which severely hampered vehicular movement.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
