A head constable posted at Jarod police station in Waghodia has been booked by the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) for accepting a bribe of Rs 70,000. The ACB has arrested an accomplice who accepted the bribe on behalf of the constable. Read more.
Taxi drivers refusing to ply short distances has become a common issue. On Tuesday, our correspondent checked with 82 taxi drivers in the Worli area to ply to locations close by, however, 67 flatly refused. This included taxis that were standing outside the Traffic police office at Worli, refusing fares without fear of any repercussions from the police