Siddaramaiah asks Bengaluru Police Commissioner to revoke his 'zero traffic' protocol
Bengaluru: In a recent development, newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has urged the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to withdraw the 'Zero Traffic' protocol implemented for his vehicular movement.
Taking to Twitter, Siddaramaiah wrote, “I have asked the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to take back the 'Zero Traffic' protocol for my vehicular movement. I have taken the decision after seeing the problems faced by the people traveling along the stretch where there are restrictions due to 'zero traffic.”
The decision has been taken in the wake of the challenges faced by citizens traveling along the routes that are subject to restrictions due to the 'zero traffic' protocol. Concerned about the difficulties faced by the people, said Siddaramaiah in a tweet.
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The 'Zero Traffic' protocol was put into effect to ensure the smooth movement of the Chief Minister's convoy and enhance security.
I have asked Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to take back the 'Zero Traffic' protocol for my vehicular movement.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 21, 2023
I have taken the decision after seeing the problems faced by the people travelling along the stretch where there are restrictions due to 'zero traffic.'
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Sai Baba temple at Shirdi not to allow garlands, bouquets, shawls inside
Mumbai, May 10 (PTI): Amid heightened security concerns in the country, the Sai Baba temple trust at Shirdi in Maharashtra has decided not to allow garland, bouquets and shawls to brought inside the temple complex.
The famous temple which draws millions of devotees every year had received a threatening email last week.
Goraksh Gadilkar, a member of the Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, said devotees will be searched before entering the temple.
"The Sansthan received a threat email on May 2. In view of India-Pakistan tensions and the security alert across the country, flowers, garlands, prasad and shawls will not be allowed inside," he told PTI.
The Ahilyanagar district police have also made some suggestions to enhance the security of the temple.
On Friday, the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai said it will not allow garlands, prasad and coconuts inside from May 11.
