Karnataka Police Chief issues new traffic guidelines after toddler’s death
No stops without visible violation, body-worn cameras mandatory during physical inspections
Bengaluru: In the wake of the recent tragic deaths of a toddler in Mandya and a traffic policeman in Davanagere, Karnataka Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) M A Saleem has issued strict new guidelines aimed at ensuring safer traffic enforcement across the state.
The new directives prohibit traffic police from taking vehicle keys, pulling at pillion riders, or abruptly stopping moving vehicles. Officers are instructed to stop vehicles only for visible traffic violations, and not to conduct random document checks without specific cause.
Zig-zag barricades on highways have also been banned, and police have been advised not to chase fleeing violators, but instead to record their vehicle numbers and alert the nearest control room.
Saleem further directed all traffic personnel to wear reflective jackets and use LED batons during evening and night operations. Body-worn cameras have been made mandatory during physical inspections.
In areas with Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS), officers must rely on contactless enforcement. The DG\&IGP also stressed the need for public awareness drives about traffic rules and safe practices.
For inspection drives on highways, officers must place reflective cones 100 to 150 metres ahead to give vehicles time to slow down. Night checks should preferably be conducted at locations equipped with signal lighting.
Finally, law and order police have been asked to limit nakabandis on highways and coordinate with traffic police when necessary.
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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.
