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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Safety harness compulsory for kids on two-wheelers in M'luru
Mangaluru: Mangaluru city police will monitor parents who travel on two-wheelers with children below four years without safety gear. According to deputy commissioner of police (crime & traffic) K Ravi Shankar, carrying children below four years on two-wheelers without safety harnesses constitutes a violation of the Motor Vehicles Act. "As per the Supreme Court direction, a safety harness is compulsory for children below four years, and those riding two-wheelers should wear quality helmets with ISI marks, and also tie a safety harness around the child's waist. Hence, people should follow these guidelines and adhere to the law," the DCP said. The DCP also clarified that wearing seatbelts is mandatory for all car occupants, including rear-seat passengers. Instead of intercepting cars on roads, the traffic police will use artificial intelligence cameras to monitor and impose penalties on violators. Mangaluru city police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said 75 people died in various road accidents in the city limits this year. Out of these, 70 fatalities occurred due to rash and negligent driving. The majority of the deceased were youth under 30 years old. The commissioner emphasised the importance of responsible driving and warned that rash and negligent driving can lead to accidents. Highlighting the dangers of drunk driving, the top cop cited a recent incident wherein two people, including NSUI district vice-president Omshree Poojary, died in a road accident caused by a drunk driver. The commissioner noted that the driver was booked under sections 185 and 183 of the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, which can attract a fine up to Rs 10,000.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
NSUI leader, friend die in high-speed crash in Mangaluru, police issue advisory against drunk driving
A National Students Union of India (NSUI) leader and his friend were killed in a high-speed crash that occurred on National Highway 66 in Mangaluru city in the early hours of June 18. The accident is alleged to have been caused by drunk driving, the police said. Om Shree Poojary, 24, the NSUI vice-president for the Dakshina Kannada region, was a front-seat passenger in the car driven by his friend Aman Rao, 22. The car was proceeding at a speed beyond 100 km per hour when Rao lost control of the vehicle, and it hit the wall of a narrow bridge on the highway at 1.30 am on June 18, the police said. The two men succumbed to injuries at a local hospital in Mangaluru. Among the three other passengers who were in the car, one person, Ashish, 23, suffered grievous injuries while two others — Vansh Devadiga, 22, and Jerry, a foreign passport holder — suffered minor injuries. The Mangaluru traffic police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving on the basis of a complaint filed by Devadiga. According to the police, the youths were partying on the night of June 17 and were returning to Mangaluru City from the Talapady region of Dakshina Kannada when the accident occurred near the Dream Deal Centre at Jappinamogaru in Mangaluru city. 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Om Shree Pujari, a dedicated leader and pillar of our student movement. His commitment to students' rights and justice will always be remembered,' the NSUI said in a statement on social media regarding the death of its leader. Following the accident, the Mangaluru city police have issued a warning against speeding on roads and drunk driving. It stated that 75 deaths have occurred due to road traffic accidents in the city this year. 'Driving under the influence of alcohol significantly increases the risk of accidents, potentially resulting in fatalities and lifelong trauma for families. As per Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, those caught for drink-driving may be fined up to Rs 10,000. Overspeeding, a leading cause of road accidents, is punishable under Section 183 of the Act. Fines range from Rs 1,000 for LMVs to Rs 2,000 for HMVs,' the Mangaluru police said in a statement. Mangaluru Police Commissioner C H Sudhir Reddy said on June 18 that out of the 75 road accident deaths, 70 were caused due to rash and negligent driving. In the majority of cases victims were under the age of 25, he said. 'This is a serious concern,' Reddy stated.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Two youths killed, three injured in highway accident near Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Two youths, including a local National Students' Union of India (NSUI) leader, were killed and three others injured when a car they were travelling in rammed a road divider on National Highway 66, near Jeppinamogaru, late Tuesday night. The deceased have been identified as Om Shri, associated with the NSUI, and Aman Rao, a resident of Kadri in Mangaluru. According to police sources, the car was reportedly speeding when the driver lost control and hit the divider. The group was travelling from Talapady to Mangaluru. Two other occupants—Vamshi and Ashiq—sustained serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment in the ICU at a city hospital. Another passenger, Jerry, said to be of Italian origin, escaped with minor injuries. Both deceased individuals were known to be affiliated with the Congress party.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Law student falls from hostel balcony in Jammu, dies
A 25-year-old final year law student died after falling from his hostel balcony in Jammu University on Tuesday evening, said officials on Wednesday. The deceased was from Katra. Nehru Market police post incharge, sub-inspector Sunil Singh said, 'Preliminary reports suggest that the youth slipped from the hostel's balcony last night around 8.45 pm.' 'Post-mortem was conducted at GMC hospital on Wednesday and report is awaited. However, we have registered a case under Section 194 of the BNSS and have initiated a probe,' he added. The officer informed that the deceased was a fifth-semester student of the department of law and had appeared for his last exam of the semester on Tuesday. Following the incident, varsity students staged a protest outside the vice-chancellor's office on Wednesday. The alleged that the university's ambulance was late and the victim had to be rushed to hospital in a private vehicle. The J&K NSUI president Ajay Lakhotra said, 'The ambulance in the varsity's health centre was not available. The victim had to be rushed to the hospital in a private vehicle after a delay of around 20 to 25 minutes. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital,' said Lakhotra. Had he been ferried in ambulance well in time, he could have been saved, he added. The NSUI leader demanded adequate compensation for the victim's family. However, the university's spokesperson claimed that the ambulance was at the spot within nine minutes of the incident. 'However, by then the victim was shifted by other students to the hospital,' the spokesperson said, adding that the VC stayed at the hospital till 2 am.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
2 killed, 3 injured in car accident
Mangaluru: Two men lost their lives, and three others, including an Italian national, sustained injuries after the car they were travelling in rammed a divider in the early hours of Wednesday. The accident occurred around 1.30am within the Mangaluru South traffic police limits, near Jappinamogaru. The deceased have been identified as Omshri,23, NSUI district vice-president and Aman Rao,24. According to police, the group was heading from Talapady towards Pumpwell when the vehicle lost control and hit a divider. The injured, including the foreign national, are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.
