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However, police claimed that they have not received any complaint in this regard, but the department said it will take necessary action. Chikkamagaluru: Safety mirrors installed at the dangerous curves of Charmadi Ghat to prevent accidents have been stolen, putting the lives of hundreds of motorists at risk. Without mirrors at curves, motorists are again forced to travel in fear for their lives every day. The seriousness of the incident has angered locals. Locals have urged the highway authorities to take note of the gravity of the situation and reinstall new mirrors at the spots where they have been stolen. “This is not just a mirror; it is a lifeline that saves lives of hundreds of travellers. No one should indulge in such acts,” appealed Santosh, a local. Download the TOI App.
There are 11 extremely dangerous curves in the Charmadi Ghat region of Mudigere taluk, Chikkamagaluru district. To help motorists see vehicles coming from the opposite direction at blind curves, convex safety mirrors were installed with the help of Dharmasthala Multi Speciality Hospital. After installation, the number of accidents in the ghat section had come down drastically, as riders could see oncoming vehicles in advance. However, some miscreants and drunkards are vandalising public property and stealing the mirrors installed to prevent accidents. Locals allege that they are taking away the mirrors that save lives.