FIR Number: 0009
FIR Date: 08/01/2007
Police Station: Madivala Traffic PS
District: Bangalore City
State: Karnataka
Act: Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section: 279 337
First Information Content: The original report of the complaint is herewith enclosed:
To: Sub Inspector of Police, Madivala Traffic Police Station, Bangalore
Respected Sir,
On 8/1/07 at about 12:39 pm we were travelin on Hosur Road at Hosa Road junction towards Infosys on motorcycle (license number KA-06-R-4138) when a bus (license number TN-30-B-7221) truck us from behind and dragged us for eight meters, resulting in injury to our persons and damage to the motorcycle. Upon stopping, the illegal driver immediately switched seats with the licensed driver of the bus. This occured on the left shoulder of the road and was witnessed by M.S. Shivapa, HCP #3381, who made note of the incident. Both the driver and driver’s assistant fled the scene immediately and were not caught.
We respectfully request that the authorities take the necessary actions against the drivers and the bus company according to the law.
Thanking you,
Mark Jacobs and Yoo-Mi Lee
Postscript: Both vehicles involved in the accident were taken to the Madivala Traffic Police Station. By the time we got to the station in order to file the complaint, the Vehicle Inspector had already been paid off by the owner of the bus.
This sounds like dangerous legal system. Is there any recourse against the public officials taking the bribes?
I think I would move to a different place rather than take my chance in a place like this.
Guy