Lady passenger fined Rs 500 for violating Bengaluru Metro rules by eating in train
Bengaluru: A lady passenger on Namma Metro, who was caught on camera eating while traveling on the train on Saturday, was fined Rs 500 by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for violation of Metro rules.
In a press release issued on Monday, BMRCL has said that the woman, a regular Metro passenger, was traveling from Madavara to Magadi Road on Saturday. Her act of violation of rules was captured on camera by a co-passenger, who also uploaded the video clip on social media. The Metro security staff, who checked the clip, fined the woman Rs 500 when she entered the Madavara Metro Station on Monday.
BMRCL has clarified that the fine was imposed to emphasize its commitment to maintain cleanliness in the trains. It has stressed on the importance of adhering to the rules to ensure comfort of travel and safety for all passengers as the Metro trains are shared space.
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Absconding doctor held in hit-and-run case that killed woman in Kochi
Kochi (PTI): Police on Friday took a doctor into custody after he had been on the run following a hit-and-run accident near here that claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman, officials said.
Police said Dr Cyriac George was taken into custody from a resort in Kannankulam, near Wagamon, in Idukki district, after local police received a tip-off about his presence there.
Police personnel in plain clothes reached the resort, and on seeing them, George attempted to flee but failed in the attempt. The accused was handed over to a police team from Angamaly that reached Wagamon, officials said.
Earlier in the day, police had arrested George’s father, George Mathew of Athirampuzha in Kottayam district, for allegedly helping the accused evade arrest.
Mathew was summoned to the Angamaly police station and, after interrogation, his arrest was recorded for aiding the accused to remain at large, police said. Police said Mathew had met George after the accident and assisted him in going into hiding.
Officials also said the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run incident was registered in Mathew’s name.
The victim, Jasliya Johnson (19) of Edavanakkad, sustained serious injuries while she was walking back to her hostel in Angamaly at around 7.30 pm on February 28.
She was declared brain dead at a private hospital here on March 3, after which her parents consented to donate her liver, kidneys and corneas. Dr George was working as a house surgeon at a private hospital in Ernakulam.
The investigation team had issued a lookout circular and conducted raids in Ernakulam, Kottayam and Idukki districts before tracing him, officials said. George had also approached the Kottayam District and Sessions Court seeking anticipatory bail.
