Viral video of reckless triple-riding youths on two-wheeler under police scrutiny
Bengaluru (PTI): Bengaluru Traffic Police on Monday launched a probe after a video surfaced online showing three youngsters triple-riding on a two-wheeler and driving "recklessly" on the city's streets, officials said.
The incident, which occurred in BTM Layout here, has sparked outrage on social media, with the video going viral over concerns about public safety.
Taking note of the video, police said strict action will be taken against such irresponsible driving and violations of traffic rules.
In the video clip, one of the pillion riders, wearing a helmet, can be seen purportedly drinking from a beer bottle while the trio speeds through a busy road late at night, further violating traffic norms.
The rider and the other pillion rider were not seen wearing helmets.
The vehicle, bearing a Karnataka registration number, is under police scrutiny.
Police said they are verifying the details of the incident and working to identify those involved.
"Strict action will be taken against the violators, and a case will be registered," a senior police officer said.
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Nitish launches programmes worth Rs 405 crore in Jehanabad, Arwal districts
Jehanabad/Arwal (PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday launched several development projects and schemes valued at around Rs 405 crore in Jehanabad and Arwal districts during his ‘Samridhi Yatra’.
Of the programmes, Jehanabad received programmes worth Rs 252 crore and Arwal govt projects valued at Rs 153 crore, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
Kumar also reviewed ongoing schemes and development projects in both districts.
“The CM launched development projects/schemes worth Rs 252 crore in Jehanabad district. These included the inauguration of 88 programmes costing Rs 70 crore and laying the foundation stones for 73 others worth Rs 182 crore,” the statement said.
Kumar inaugurated a stitching training-cum-production centre for Jeevika Didis at the old block office premises in Jehanabad.
The state government, through the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), an autonomous body under the Department of Rural Development, is spearheading a World Bank-aided rural livelihoods project with the objective of social and economic empowerment of the poor. Women associated with the project are called Jeevika Didis.
Encouraging Jeevika Didis associated with the centre, the CM said, “The government is providing all possible facilities. We are making every effort to promote self-employment among you.”
Later in the day, Kumar launched 272 development projects/schemes worth around Rs 153 crore in Arwal district. These included the inauguration of 250 programmes valued at Rs 90 crore and laying the foundation stones for 22 projects worth Rs 63 crore, said the statement.
The CM also inaugurated and inspected the upgradation work carried out at the government’s higher secondary school at Itwan. During the inspection, he reviewed the astronomy laboratory and smart learning hub at the school.
The chief minister directed officials to complete the work of all ongoing projects on time. He also reviewed the land identified for the Government Medical College and Hospital at Belkhara.
