Three arrested in Bengaluru gelatin case
Bengaluru, Jul 29 (PTI): Three people have been arrested following the recovery of a bag containing gelatin sticks and detonators at Kalasipalya BMTC bus stand here, police said on Tuesday.
Those arrested hail from Kolar and were employed at a quarry, they said.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said a case was registered at Kalasipalya police station after six gelatin sticks and some live detonators were recovered from a bag outside the public toilet at the bus terminus on July 23.
A team of 60 staff was instrumental in solving the case and arresting the three accused, police said.
"We have recovered 22 gelatin sticks and 30 live detonators from the three accused who have been arrested till now. A few more arrests have to be made. They are from Kolar and we have traced the place from where it was taken, but who has given them and why and what terms it was given -- all these are being investigated," he told reporters here.
Citing preliminary investigation, the officer said the gelatin sticks and detonators were transported from the quarry where they were employed for minor borewell work. However, this has to be verified.
"But it seems to be correct because the type and amount (gelatin sticks and detonators) was very less. We have found out some details based on the bus movements. Investigation is underway," he added.
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Karnataka govt directs municipal corps to regulate, prohibit pigeon feeding
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government has issued directions to municipal corporations across the state to regulate and prohibit feeding pigeons in public places, citing serious public health concerns.
Deputy Secretary to Government V Lakshmikanth has written to the Urban Development Department requesting it to issue directions to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and all municipal corporations to take immediate steps to implement the measures.
In an official note dated December 16 issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department and released to the media on Wednesday, the department said uncontrolled feeding of pigeons in public places has resulted in large congregations of birds, excessive droppings and serious health concerns, particularly respiratory illnesses linked to prolonged exposure to pigeon droppings and feathers such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis and other lung diseases.
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"The commissioner, the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Commissioners and chief officers of other municipal corporations shall take necessary action to mitigate the causes of dangerous disease spread by pigeon and enforce specified guidelines in their respective jurisdiction," the note said.
According to the department, these include a prohibition on feeding pigeons or causing pigeons to be fed in areas where it may cause nuisance or pose a health hazard to the public. Pigeon feeding shall be permitted only in designated areas in a controlled manner, subject to certain conditions.
"The designated areas may be selected in consultation with stakeholders. The responsibility for upkeep of the designated areas and compliance to the directions shall be taken up by some charitable organisation or an NGO. The feeding in designated areas shall be permitted only for some limited hours in the day," it said.
The note further stated that authorised officers of local authorities shall issue on-the-spot warnings and may impose fines for violation of the order, or lodge complaints to prosecute offenders under Sections 271 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 272 (Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
It also directed local authorities to conduct public awareness campaigns, including the display of signboards, banners and digital messages, explaining the health hazards associated with pigeon droppings and feathers, the content of the regulatory directions and penalties for violations, and alternative humane methods of bird conservation that do not endanger public health.
