Bengaluru Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of IPL matches
Bengaluru (PTI): In view of the upcoming IPL matches in the city, the Bengaluru Traffic Police on Thursday issued an advisory on restrictions and elaborate arrangements made to ensure the smooth flow of vehicular movement.
The IPL matches are scheduled to be held on March 28 and April 5 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here, they said.
According to the advisory, parking has been prohibited on several key roads, including Queens Road, MG Road, Cubbon Road, St Mark’s Road, Museum Road, Kasturba Road, Lavelle Road, Vittal Mallya Road, and stretches within Cubbon Park, among others.
Designated parking facilities include St Joseph’s Indian High School Ground, St Joseph’s European School Ground, Freedom Park multi-level parking, Garuda Mall, Shivajinagar Bus Stand (first floor), and UB City parking space.
Entry to the stadium will be through multiple gates on Cubbon Road, Link Road, and Queens Road, while specific gates have been earmarked for exit and VIP movement, it said.
Pick-up points for app-based taxi services and autorickshaws have been designated at BRV Ground and Manekshaw Parade Ground, with drop-offs at Gate-6 and Gate-3.
Police have advised the public to make maximum use of public transport, such as Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses and Metro services.
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Ullal police arrest absconding accused in multiple cases
Ullal: Police have arrested an absconding accused who had failed to appear in court in connection with multiple criminal cases.
The arrested accused has been identified as Abdul Rahiman Arfan, also known as Jaldi Arfan (29), a resident of Bandikotya in Ullal.
According to police, eight cases were registered against him at the Ullal police station. Despite this, he had been absconding and did not appear in court for proceedings.
The court had issued a non-bailable warrant against him. Acting on this, Ullal police traced and arrested the accused and produced him before the court.
