The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Police seek free BMTC bus travel for plainclothes personnel on duty
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Karnataka State Police has requested the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation to allow plainclothes officers to travel for free on public buses. The police argue that requiring tickets can compromise the identity of officers on covert operations.
The Karnataka State Police has requested the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) to extend free travel in ordinary and Vayu Vajra/limited-stop services to police personnel performing duties in plain clothes, citing operational and security concerns.
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