KSPCA member seeks action against ‘nail mafia’
A KSPCA member has urged the Bengaluru City Police to take action against individuals placing iron nails on roads to damage vehicles. This practice, referred to as the 'nail mafia', has been reported to cause financial exploitation of motorists and poses a serious threat to road safety. The member highlighted the risks to emergency vehicles and called for immediate intervention from law enforcement.
- ▪Mohan Kumar Danappa wrote to the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner regarding the issue.
- ▪Iron nails are allegedly being scattered on busy roads to puncture tyres and extort money from motorists.
- ▪The practice poses a significant risk to road safety and emergency response operations.
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Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority (KSPCA) member Mohan Kumar Danappa on Friday wrote to the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, urging strict action against miscreants allegedly placing iron nails on public roads to damage vehicles and extort money from motorists.In his letter, Mr. Danappa stated that Bengaluru, being one of the most densely populated cities in the State, witnesses lakhs of vehicles plying on roads. However, anti-social elements are allegedly taking advantage of the situation by scattering iron nails on busy roads, flyovers, underpasses and other high-traffic areas to intentionally puncture tyres.According to the complaint, motorists are then forced to visit nearby puncture repair shops, where they are allegedly charged exorbitant amounts for repairs. Mr.
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