Assamese Student Attacked on BMTC bus

Kamrul Hoque, an Assamese student launched a complaint to the Police Comissioner of Bengaluru after being allegedly assaulted by ticket collectors in a BMTC bus. The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is actively investigating the alleged attack on an Assamese student studying in Azim Premji University, BMTC Public Relations Officer said.  The Assam Tribune covered […]

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Bengaluru Colleges yet to implement self-defense training program

Self-defence classes could be beneficial in real situations, say trainers however others doubt their impact. Despite University Grants Commission’s (UGC) recommendation  to give self-defence training to women studying and working on campus, many colleges and universities do not organize such sessions while some have stopped mid-way. Most college students have never been trained. They wish […]

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Women’s safety hangs by a button

Cab companies and state and city transport organizations have not prioritized fitting GPS panic buttons in their vehicles. Karnataka Transport Department has not ensured the fitting of Global Positioning System (GPS) panic buttons in public service transport raising safety concerns amongst women passengers. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) had mandated the installation of […]

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