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Owaisi convoy attack being probed, urge him to accept security: Shah in Parl

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Owaisi convoy attack being probed, urge him to accept security: Shah in Parl

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that it is investigating the February 3 attack on Hyderabad MP and All India Parliament (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and asked the latter Accept the security guarantees provided by the Union government.

Addressing the Rajya Sabha during the parliamentary budget session, Shah said: “There are no leads or reports of such attacks. Upon on-site inspection, two people were arrested and police seized a car and two pistols. The forensic team is investigating the incident. The two men are being questioned by the Uttar Pradesh police.”

“The Home Ministry immediately received the report from the Uttar Pradesh government,” Shah added.

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According to the government’s assessment, Owaisi still faces a threat, the federal interior minister said, adding that he had been provided with bulletproof vehicles and Class Z security measures.

“However, based on his own verbal information, he (Owassi) refused to accept it. I asked him to accept the security guarantees given to him by the central government,” Shah further said in the upper house of parliament.

Last week, the car of the head of AIMIM in Hapur, western Uttar Pradesh, was shot. Owaisi returned to Delhi after campaigning for the state’s parliamentary elections. No one was injured in the attack, the congressman tweeted hours after the attack.

The two accused of attempted murder have been identified as Sachin and Shubham – residents of Gautam Buddh Nagar and Saharanpur, respectively. Police said two handguns were seized from the attacker’s property and a Maruti Alto car was also seized in connection with the case.

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A day after the incident, the centre offered Owassi a “Z” category of security, but the latter refused and asked the Narendra Modi-led government to make him an “A” “equal” to all class citizen.

“I don’t want Z security. I want to be an A citizen, like all of you. Why isn’t UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) invoked against the person who shot me?  …I want to live, Suffice to say. When the poor are safe, my life is safe. I will not be afraid of those who shoot at my car,” Owaisi said in the Lok Sabha last week.

Owaisi also asked the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct an independent investigation into the attack.

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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