Bengaluru: In the wake of the horrific bus fire accident near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has issued significant directives. The Minister has instructed senior transport department officials and the Managing Directors of all transport corporations (KSRTC, BMTC, etc.) to implement the following strict measures:AlsO Read; Pakistan Adds Bollywood Actor Salman Khan to Terror Watchlist: Here's Why

Comprehensive Safety Audit: A thorough inspection of safety systems must be conducted for all government buses (under transport corporations), private buses, contract carriage buses, tourist buses, and tempo travellers.TIMEX Classics Analog Watch for Men with Round Dial & Water Resistant Man's Wrist Watches

Key Safety Checks: Ensure that emergency exits in buses are functioning properly.

Verify the mandatory availability of hammers for breaking windows in AC buses.

Strictly monitor and prevent the transportation of flammable or explosive materials in the luggage compartment or inside the bus.

Inspect for unauthorized modifications, such as converting seats into sleeper coaches.

Stringent Action: During inspections, if any safety deficiencies are found in a bus, strict action must be taken against such vehicles, and legal measures should be initiated against operators violating regulations.