Basavangudi Auto Incident: Citizen Activist’s folow up

I had posted about an unpleasant incident here.

I am very happy to say that a concerned citizen activist, Mr S R Venkatram, followed this up, and just now, he sent in this report: “This afternoon I visited Basavanagudi Police station and learnt that the Auto driver was summoned,cautioned and made to sit for the whole day and fined Rs.600. This will act as a deterrant to others as the news spreads.

Regarding the behaviour of two police constables, I trust the police Inspector has adviced them suitably. I could not meet the Police Inspector as he was away on duty.”

Thank you so much, Mr Venkatam, for your prompt and thorough follow-up! I am deeply indebted to you.

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