Conviction rate under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act decreased to 2.7 percent and getting justice remains a draconian task for the community, say lawyers. The average number of crimes against Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) in 2023 increased in Bengaluru and Karnataka according to data provided by the Bengaluru City Police, and Karnataka State […]
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With the introduction of new cameras and technological upgradations the number of cases booked and the fines collected by the Bangalore Traffic Police has gone up. The Bangalore Traffic police has booked 7,22,550 cases of people jumping signals till August 2023, a 72 percent jump from 4,20,541 cases in the whole of 2022, collecting a […]
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Study shows that constant exposure to dusty and unhealthy environment triggers several lung diseases in the traffic policemen in Karnataka. Air pollution and high level of Particulate matter (PM) are adding to the problems. Unhealthy road conditions, dusty job environment and constant exposure to high levels of air pollution are causing breathing difficulties among the […]
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