Nandi Hills to remain closed on February 14 over public safety concerns
Bengaluru: The Chikkaballapura district administration has announced that Nandi Hills will remain closed to visitors on February 14 due to law and order and public safety concerns.
The restriction will be in place from 6 am to 6 pm, and no private vehicles or tourists will be allowed to enter the hill station during this period. Security personnel will be stationed at all entry points to ensure the order is followed.
Officials said the decision was taken because of the heavy rush usually seen on Valentine’s Day, which makes crowd and traffic management difficult.
In recent years, the number of visitors has increased significantly on this day, leading to congestion and parking problems along the road to the hill station.
Nandi Hills is a popular weekend destination for many people from Bengaluru, known for its sunrise and misty views. Although similar restrictions have been imposed earlier during New Year and other special occasions, this is the first time the hill station will be closed on Valentine’s Day.
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Rape accused's mother murdered by victim's brother in MP's Shivpuri
Shivpuri (PTI): The 60-year-old mother of a rape accused was killed allegedly by the victim's brother in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, a police official said on Saturday.
The incident took place on Friday, Rannod police station house officer (SHO) Arvind Chauhan said.
"An anganwadi worker returning from a hospital was offered a lift by one Inder Gurjar, who took her to a secluded spot and raped her. She called up her brothers to narrate the ordeal. One brother of the victim along with two associates went to Gurjar's house and assaulted him. When Gurjar's mother Sirkunwarbai (60) intervened, she was attacked with a sharp weapon. She died on the spot," he said.
Based on a complaint filed by the deceased woman's daughter-in-law, three persons were booked for murder. One of them was held on Saturday, the official added.
A separate case has also been registered against Gurjar for rape, he said.
Police personnel have been deployed in the area in view of tension following the incident, the official added.
