Is it compulsory to wear helmet in Mumbai?
Earlier, wearing helmet was mandatory only for the bike rider. However, in 2019, the helmet was made mandatory for even pillion riders above the age of four.
Are helmets compulsory at night?
There is no change to the road or the side walk or concrete just because it is night. At night it is necessary to be more careful and safe. The risk of a crash occurring increases after dusk. So helmet is definitely a must with all the other riding gear.
Is half helmet allowed in Mumbai?
After reading about these new regulations, you might be one of those people stuck with the question, “Is half helmet allowed in India?” The answer is no. The government of India issued a notification mandating all helmet manufacturers to comply with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Are Sikhs allowed without a helmet?
As per Section 129 of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, Sikhs, both men and women, wearing turbans are exempted from wearing protected headgear.
Is helmet mandatory in Maharashtra?
Earlier, only the motorcycle rider had to mandatorily wear a helmet while riding in public place. In December 2019, the state transport commissioner Shekhar Channe had announced that anyone aged above four years and riding pillion without a helmet will be punished.
What happened after the 1993 Bombay bombings?
On 13 March 2003, a day after the 10th anniversary of the 1993 Bombay bombings, a bomb exploded in a train compartment near the Mulund station, killing 10 people and injuring 70. On 28 July 2003, a blast in a BEST bus in Ghatkopar killed 4 people and injured 32.
Who was the Indian Lashkar operative involved in the Mumbai attacks?
Police had also mentioned that Faheem Ansari, an Indian Lashkar operative who had been arrested in February 2008, had scouted the Mumbai targets for the November attacks. Later, the police arrested two Indian suspects, Mikhtar Ahmad, who is from Srinagar in Kashmir, and Tausif Rehman, a resident of Kolkata.
What happened on 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks?
On the second anniversary of the event, homage was again paid to the victims. On the 10th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Nariman House, one of the several establishments that were targeted by the Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, were to be declared a memorial and rechristened as Nariman Light.
What happened on 11th July 2006 in Mumbai?
On 11 July 2006, seven bombs exploded within 11 minutes on the Suburban Railway in Mumbai, killing 209 people, including 22 foreigners and more than 700 injured. According to the Mumbai Police, the bombings were carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI).