Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar cracks down on sewage in lakes, orders GPS for waste vehicles
Bengaluru, Apr 7 (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar directed officials on Monday to prevent the flow of sewage into Bengaluru’s lakes and ensure that all lakes are filled with treated water.
Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, held a meeting to review the progress of lake conservation, waste disposal, and other related works.
“It was decided in the meeting to hand over the responsibility of filling Bengaluru lakes with treated water to the BWSSB. Instructions were also given to all Deputy Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat CEOs to take necessary measures to address potential water shortages,” said a statement from the Minister's Office.
Shivakumar instructed BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) officials to fit all vehicles transporting construction waste with GPS tracking devices to monitor their movement and disposal.
He also directed the police and BBMP officials to monitor the unloading of construction waste by these vehicles and take strict action against violations.
Speaking to reporters later, he said, “The BBMP Commissioner and I saw 10–15 truckloads of construction waste dumped by the roadside. Hence, I have directed that GPS trackers be fitted on all such vehicles.”
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J'khand: 4 minors detained for 'raping' girl at birthday party
Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.
“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.
“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.
Further investigation is underway.
