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A couple in Bengaluru's Koramangala 6th Block faces nightly disturbances from loud crackers, a social media post claimed.

Published on: Sep 6, 2024, 14:57:30 IST
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A distressing situation in Bengaluru's Koramangala 6th Block has drawn the attention of social media users and local authorities alike, following an urgent plea for a couple facing alleged safety concerns. The couple, residing in the residential area, has reported persistent disturbances caused by loud crackers that disrupt their peace almost every night, a social media post claimed. Despite numerous complaints lodged with the local police over the years, the issue remains unresolved, it said.

Despite multiple complaints and police involvement, influential residents seem to hinder effective action. (X)
Despite multiple complaints and police involvement, influential residents seem to hinder effective action. (X)

The situation escalated on Wednesday night, when the couple was again jolted awake by a barrage of rockets fired directly over their home. The husband, who is recovering from a recent hospital discharge and is currently on bed rest due to serious medical issues, is unable to address the problem himself, the post read.

“A sincere request to all Bangalore citizens and the police: a couple urgently needs your help due to serious concerns for their safety,” it stated. “On September 4th, 2024, the couple was once again disturbed at midnight by a continuous stream of rockets bursting over their house. The husband, who was recently discharged from the hospital and is on bed rest for ongoing medical issues, is unable to take action himself. His wife, deeply concerned for his well-being, went out to investigate the source of the noise and called the Hoysala for assistance,” it added.

During the confrontation, the wife encountered significant hostility from a group of individuals celebrating a birthday on the road at 12:30 am. Despite her call for help and the arrival of the Hoysala police, no effective action was taken against those responsible, the post further said. The area is known for its influential residents, which appears to be impeding effective action from the authorities, the social media user claimed in the post. The situation took a more alarming turn when the wife was threatened and nearly attacked.

“Upon confronting the miscreants, she was threatened and almost attacked by neighbors who were celebrating a birthday on the road at 12:30 AM. Despite the arrival of the police, no effective action was taken against these influential individuals. They even threatened his wife openly, taking videos of her and their car, and intimidating her further,” the user posted.

“Please share this message widely,” he added.

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The Bengaluru police responded to the post and said, “We have informed to concerned police officers for necessary action. @DCPSEBCP @ablemadivalabcp @kmangalaps In case of distress/ emergency situation, dial #Namma112.”

The post garnered nearly 1,80,000 views. Several netizens responded to the post and voiced their concerns. “I’m really sorry to hear about this distressing situation. It’s crucial to address such issues promptly for everyone’s safety. I hope local authorities take serious action to resolve this matter quickly,” a user replied.

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    Yamini C S

    Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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