Traffic cops have to stand in the hot sun to manage traffic in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K In view of rising temperatures and increasing dust pollution across Karnataka, the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DGP) has issued directions to provide basic facilities to traffic police personnel on duty. The order comes following a representation by Mohan Kumar Danappanavar, member of the Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority, who highlighted the health risks faced by traffic police personnel working under extreme weather conditions. Published – April 24, 2026 01:48 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Trump says U.S. in no rush but ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran Coast guard chopper on training sortie flies over Sabarimala in Kerala; ICG says due to bad weather