Take strict action to prevent mosquito breeding, control dengue, Karnataka HC tells BBMP
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to control dengue cases and take strict measures against residents who are negligent in preventing water stagnation and clearing waste, as these are major causes of mosquito breeding.
The Court Bench, comprising Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice KV Aravind, while hearing a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) regarding the spread of dengue, instructed state and municipal authorities not to display complacency in matters concerning public health. The Bench emphasised that authorities must take necessary steps to control the spread of dengue.
The Court also reminded the authorities that judicial orders could be applied to control diseases or pandemics that pose a threat to public health, as maintaining health and a clean, disease-free environment is a fundamental right of citizens. The suo motu PIL was filed to prompt the concerned authorities to take action against the spread of dengue, the Bench noted.
While the High Court acknowledged the steps taken by the state government and BBMP, and observed that dengue-related deaths had decreased—indicating a reduction in the intensity and spread of the disease—it reiterated the need for continued vigilance.
Disposing of the PIL, the Bench expressed its appreciation for senior advocate KN Phanindra for effectively assisting the Court in addressing the issue.
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UP constable's wife ends life after posting Instagram video on in-laws' harassment
Lucknow, Jul 27 (PTI): The wife of a constable posted at Bakshi ka Talab police station in Uttar Pradesh has committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling fan in the house, police said on Sunday.
They said the matter came to light through a video she posted on Instagram.
"On Sunday, it was learnt through an Instagram video that Saumya Kashyap committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling fan in the house. Saumya is the wife of constable Anurag Singh, who is currently posted in Eagle Mobile at Bakshi Ka Talab station," the police said in a statement.
In the video Saumya posted before her death, she talked about her in-laws trying to get her husband married for the second time and her brother-in-law threatening to kill her, the statement said.
Police said they have informed the deceased's family, who have left from their Mainpuri house.
"On receipt of their complaint, a case will be registered and necessary action will be taken," the statement said.
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