Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Jun 29: Locals and gram panchayat (GP) representatives of Nagabanahalli in Mulky raised objection over a bus from a private medical institution taking 40 women in it in the night on Monday June 28.

Police commissioner N Shashi Kumar, addressing media on Tuesday June 29, said, “Suspecting foul play, the locals objected and based on their complaint, probe has been ordered and investigation in on.

“When the locals questioned, they claimed they were taking the 40 women for vaccination. All 40 women were locals. Taking 40 women in the night for vaccination, without any social distancing in the bus and breaking Covid guidelines, made the locals suspicious. If at all it was for vaccination. We do not understand the logic behind 40 people being taken from Mulky to Deralakatte in a college bus for vaccination.

“The investigation is under progress. We have detained the driver and a nurse for further enquiry,” he said.

Bomb scare at Moodbidri

A bomb scare situation occurred at Badaga in Moodbidri where a country made grenade was found. It was planted with an intestine of chicken to trap wild animals and the target seemed to be wild pigs.

The police commissioner said that the person who had planted the explosive is yet to be identified. A case has been filed under Explosives Act and Wild Life Act, he said.

Traffic issues in city

“Since the state government relaxed the lockdown timings, heavy traffic congestion is being witnessed at prime locations in Mangaluru,” police commissioner said.

He further said, “Development works are being carried out in the city which has led to traffic congestion in addition to the relation in lockdown timings. We will pay visit to the places which are experiencing heavy traffic and take measures to resolve the issue.”