Twitter users school B'luru Police Commissioner after he tweets details of seized vehicles
Question why CM's son was allowed to travel inter-district to visit temple
Bengaluru: City Police Commissioner Kamal Pant on Wednesday evening tweeted the details of vehicles seized on May 19 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. The top-cop however faced flak from the Twitter users over the tweet, calling out on the city police for allegedly harassing people during the lockdown.
In the tweet, Kamal Pant noted a total of 941 vehicles including, 870 two-wheelers, 37 three-wheelers, and 34 four-wheelers were seized during the day. He further added 06 cases were booked under NDMA laws for violation of lockdown norms.
Twitter users lashed out at the Commissioner of Police and called out to him for allowing the vehicle of CM Yediyurappa’s son for inter-district travel although he wasn’t serving any emergency.
Other users also complained about alleged harassment by the city police during the lockdown and claimed the police would only check and seize vehicles when there are media cameras around and would otherwise let go of people riding triple seats.
CM Yediyurappa’s son BY Vijayendra had earlier on Wednesday triggered controversy after breaking lockdown rules to visit the temple by traveling inter-district to Nanajandudu with his wife.
Details of the vehicles seized for violation of #COVID19 guidelines:
— Kamal Pant, IPS (@CPBlr) May 19, 2021
As of May 19: from 10 AM to 8 PM
2-Wheelers: 870
3-Wheelers: 37
4-Wheelers: 34
Total - 941
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Cases booked under NDMA: 06
ಜಪ್ತಿ ಮಾಡಿರುವ ವಾಹನಗಳ ಪಟ್ಟಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಸಮಾಜ ನಮ್ಮ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯ ಕತೆ ಹೇಳುತ್ತದೆ.
— ಕ್ರುಶಿಕ ಎವಿ/Krushika AV (@KrishKrushik) May 19, 2021
ಹೆಚ್ಚು ವಾಹನ ಜಪ್ತಿ ಆಗಿರುವುದು ಬೈಕ್ ಗಳು.
ಅದರ ಮಾಲೀಕರು ಬಹುತೇಕ ಕೆಳ ಮಧ್ಯಮ ವರ್ಷ ಹಾಗೂ ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕರು. ಮೂರು ಚಕ್ರ ಬಹುತೇಕ ಕೆಳ ಮಧ್ಯಮ ವರ್ಗ
ಲಾಕ್ದೌನ್ ಕಸಿದಿರುವುದು ಅವರ ಜೀವನವನ್ನೇ ಈಗ ಅವರ ಜೀವನದ ಬಹುಮುಖ್ಯ ಸಂಪಾದನೆ ವಾಹನವನ್ನು ಕೂಡ ಕಸಿದಿದೆ
ಪುಟ್ಟನ ಪುರುಷ ಒಲೆ ಮುಂದೆ ಅನ್ನುವ ರೀತಿ ಆಯಿತು. ಮೊನ್ನೆಯಷ್ಟೇ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಮಗಾ ನಂಜನಗೂಡುನಲ್ಲಿಪೂಜೆಯನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿಸಿದ್ರು. ಅವರಿಗೆ ಯಾವ ಶಿಕ್ಷೆ?
— ತೇಜಸ್ವಿ ? (@Tejaswi_Kannada) May 20, 2021
ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ ಹಲ್ಲೆ ಮಾಡಿದ ಪೊಲೀಸರಿಗೆ ಯಾವ ಶಿಕ್ಷೆ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ?
Who is interested in this nonsense metrics. You impounded vehicles , have fun.
— maxmelbin (@maxmelbin) May 19, 2021
Meanwhile CM’s son violated lockdown and you couldn’t do anything. Shame on your existence !! pic.twitter.com/NyXWdn3csQ
CM's son vehicle also included in the list dear sir?
— Rohith Simha (@rohith_simha) May 19, 2021
Does this list contain our CM sons vehicle ? He broke the protocol and visited a temple today. How is this not noticed ? Only common man should pay the penalty #vipculture
— Chandan Nagaraj (@gowdachandan) May 19, 2021
Is his vehicle in the list too? https://t.co/itXIiT2sBU
— Sreekanth (@connctSreekanth) May 19, 2021
Also when will this guy’s vehicle will be sized . Stop sizing vechicle of ordinary citizens if you cannot arrest this guy. pic.twitter.com/0gDcA4ikst
— ರಾಹುಲ್ (rahul) (@rahulnischal) May 19, 2021
This is the most useless thing ever, now to get the vehicles back its a long process and all social distancing is gone, does the police have no other work than do all this.
— Hypocrisy Watch (منافقت پر نظر) (@bigotry_watch) May 20, 2021
Dear Sir ,
— Karthik (@Kumarkarthik41) May 19, 2021
Banglore cops are damn good friendly & supportive 2 public.
Since then they’re are friendly though only has friends language
Baro
Hogo
Boli magane , some other friendly words.
heard once friendly British got to call us with their fav word Bast**.
Pls correct the knowledge of the officials first at RR Nagar station. Sub inspector Mr.Ajay isn't aware about the rule of allowing vehicle usage during 6 to 10 AM @Vinaybadri6 and he is harassing public!
— Rakesh Roshan (@roshan161988) May 20, 2021
When there’re media cameras near checking points , your men check every single vehicle, when there is no camera, even if people go triple riding , they don’t care at all
— Santhosh Kumar Basavalingappa (@Nansanthosh) May 20, 2021
Is this a kind of achievement? Seizing vehicles of common people who have to travel for their livelihood
— Arjun (@Arjun1089) May 19, 2021
Why r u harassing people ?? When will mentality of police change ?? Return all vehicles.
— AAP Ka Vikram ? ?? (@vikrameffects) May 20, 2021
For rich nd powerful different laws nd for poor nd middle class people different laws , wow ur all IPS officers , good sir hats off ,
— Viju (@Viju47349355) May 19, 2021
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Rajnath Singh chairs IGoM meet, urges constant vigil over West Asia crisis
New Delhi (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday emphasised the need for round-the-clock monitoring of the West Asia conflict and called for a calibrated response to deal with any eventuality to ensure that national interests remain protected.
Singh made the comments while chairing a high-level meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) set-up to monitor the situation in West Asia.
The meeting was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Power Minister Manohar Lal, Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J P Nadda, Consumer Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi and Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw.
In view of the "uncertain situation", the defence minister underlined the importance of round-the-clock monitoring of the situation and the need to respond in a calibrated manner to deal with any eventuality, an official readout said.
He stressed on the need to leave no stone unturned to ensure that the people of the country face the minimum effect of the conflict, it said.
It was the second meeting of the IGoM after it was set up last month.
The IGoM was apprised of the measures being taken by the government in the wake of the ongoing West Asia conflict, Singh said on social media.
"We also deliberated upon the next steps to be taken by the government to mitigate any adverse impact arising due to the ongoing conflict," he said.
The defence ministry said in the readout said, "In the meeting, the seven empowered groups of secretaries briefed the IGoM on the steps being taken to tackle the situation."
"The IGoM was apprised about measures undertaken by the Ministry of Finance to address concerns arising due to global trade disruptions and provide relief and support to the industry, especially manufacturing, and bolster investor confidence," it said.
It listed measures including notification issued on Wednesday on full customs duty exemption on 40 critical petrochemical products till June 30.
The ministry also mentioned announcement of a special one-time relief measure for eligible units in SEZs to sell manufactured goods in Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) at concessional customs duty rates to be effective from April 1 to March 31.
It also noted another notification issued by the Department of Revenue clarifying that the provisions of GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Rules) will not be invoked in respect of investments made prior to April 1, 2017.
"These measures will reduce cost pressures on downstream sectors including textiles, packaging and pharmaceuticals, facilitate supply stability in the country and provide requisite clarity for investors contemplating investments in India," the readout said.
Defence Minister Singh appreciated the government's decision to impose a 25 per cent cap on the monthly increase in aviation turbine fuel prices for domestic operations, with effect from April 1.
This step will help protect the people from sudden increase in fares, he said.
The government has accorded highest priority to domestic LPG supply, with refinery production enhanced to fully meet consumption requirements, according to the readout.
"The IGoM was informed that there have been no reports of dry-out at LPG distributorships, and delivery of domestic LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders continues as per the normal schedule. The temporary supply concerns arose due to instances of hoarding and black marketing, which triggered panic buying in certain areas," it said.
The ministers were informed that strict enforcement action is being undertaken, with raids being carried out across multiple states and Union territories to curb hoarding and black marketing of LPG, the ministry said in the readout.
Action has also been taken against some LPG distributors who engaged in malpractices, it said.
"To support migrant labour and low-consumption households, the government is ensuring adequate availability of 5 kg free trade LPG cylinders, and since March 23, over 4.3 lakh such cylinders have been sold. Special focus is being given to states where demand is higher," it said.
The IGoM was apprised that industrial requirements dependent on commercial LPG are being met, with over 80 per cent of pre-crisis supply levels being maintained to ensure continuity of operations.
"Special meetings have been held with ministries and stakeholders of different industries to understand their demand and meet their needs. Oil PSUs are ensuring continued supply of Auto LPG across the country," the readout noted.
"However, some supply constraints are being faced by private operators due to their procurement challenges, which is why lines are being observed at PSU auto LPG pumps. Wherever the autos are dual feed and can use petrol, they are being encouraged to use petrol," it said.
