Water logging areas in Bengaluru identified, will be fixed soon: Minister R Ashoka
Bengaluru, Aug 17: Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Tuesday said water logging areas in Bengaluru have been identified and will be fixed soon.
"I have instructed the officials to construct shoulder drains wherever necessary so that we can prevent water logging on Bengaluru streets," Ashoka said.
Noting that many roads witness traffic jams during rains due to waterlogging, he said it has been decided to remove all such bottlenecks so that the water flows into the drain and there is no water logging.
"We will not tolerate any sub-standard work. I recently inspected Commercial Street and ordered the contractor to relay the tiles. The road will get a new look within two months. I have asked officials to regularly inspect the works and take action against sub-standard works," he added.
The Minister further warned that if any official is found to be negligent, action will take action against the erring official.
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Mangaluru: Police open fire on accused in Kotekar Cooperative Society robbery case
Ullal: The Mangaluru City Crime Branch police opened fire on an accused in the Kotekar Cooperative Society robbery case on Tuesday near Katungara Gudde in Talapady.
The accused, identified as Kannan Mani, a resident of Chembur Tilak Nagar in Mumbai, was in police custody when the incident occurred. According to officials, he attempted to escape while being taken to the crime scene as part of the investigation.
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The firing took place near the Karnataka-Kerala border under the jurisdiction of Ullal police station. Further details on the accused's condition and the ongoing investigation are awaited.
